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University at Albany- SUNY Adelphi University Queens College TU Long Island University-C W Post Campus Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Mercy Cleveland State Pace University-New York St John's Kent State Penn State Greater Allegheny| Long Island University Brooklyn Campus | Penn State Beaver | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,982 | 522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,038 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,038 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,771 | $18,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,201 | $9,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 87% |
Admission |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,707 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $277 |
Diversity |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | - | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 34% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Long Island University Brooklyn Campus is larger than than Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (6,982 students vs. 522 students)
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus or Penn State Beaver?
- Long Island University Brooklyn Campus is 153.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Beaver for in-state tuition ($35,038.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus than Penn State Beaver ($35,038.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Beaver than Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus ($18,113 vs. $26,771)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Beaver are 12% lower than costs at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus ($12,254 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus than Penn State Beaver (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University Brooklyn Campus students is 117.8% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($20,201 vs. $9,274)
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus .
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus or Penn State Beaver? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Penn State Beaver and Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Beaver is higher than Long Island University Brooklyn Campus (47% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Penn State Beaver earn on average $700 more per year than Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,600)
- Long Island University Brooklyn Campus students graduate with a $1,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,818)
- Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Beaver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/