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Overview |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Brookville, NY | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,737 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #508 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,684 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,684 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,876 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,802 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,862 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 68% |
Admission |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,332 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 13,279 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1330 | 1050/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 65% | ||
| 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-C W Post Campus | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is larger than than Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (15,737 students vs. 2,577 students)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Penn State Altoona?
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is 138.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($36,684.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at Long Island University-C W Post Campus than Penn State Altoona ($36,684.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than Long Island University-C W Post Campus ($20,621 vs. $25,802)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Altoona are 30% lower than costs at Long Island University C W Post Campus ($12,984 vs. $16,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University C W Post Campus than Penn State Altoona (98% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University C W Post Campus students is 191% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($27,862 vs. $9,574)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Long Island University-C W Post Campus .
- The average SAT score at Long Island University C W Post Campus (1010) is 17 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming Long Island University-C W Post Campus students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Altoona students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (3.36)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Long Island University-C W Post Campus (92.7%)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Penn State Altoona? 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 Altoona and Long Island University-C W Post Campus.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (65% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $700 more per year than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,600)
- Long Island University C W Post Campus students graduate with a $1,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,818)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Altoona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post 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/