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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion Adelphi University UVA UMBC Hofstra Molloy College UNC Charlotte UB| Long Island University C W Post Campus | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Mason | ||
| Location | Brookville, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,737 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #508 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liu.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,684 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,684 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,876 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,802 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,862 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,332 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 13,279 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1330 | 1140/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $204 |
Diversity |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 5% |
Students |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Long Island University-C W Post Campus based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 15,737 students)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Mason?
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is 274.5% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($36,684.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Long Island University-C W Post Campus than George Mason University ($36,684.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Long Island University-C W Post Campus ($18,479 vs. $25,802)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 28.6% lower than costs at Long Island University C W Post Campus ($13,120 vs. $16,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University C W Post Campus than George Mason University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University C W Post Campus students is 158.9% larger than aid received George Mason University ($27,862 vs. $10,760)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Long Island University-C W Post Campus .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 143 points higher than at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (1010)
- Incoming Mason students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (22)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (3.36)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Mason (90%)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Mason? 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 Mason and Long Island University-C W Post Campus.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (64% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $54,600)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,500)
- Mason graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($204 vs. $263)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/