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Overview |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Brookville, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,737 | 888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #508 | |||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,684 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,684 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,876 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,802 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,862 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 78% |
Admission |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,332 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 13,279 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1330 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 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-C W Post Campus | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (15,737 students vs. 888 students)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is 150.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($36,684.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at Long Island University-C W Post Campus than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($36,684.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Long Island University-C W Post Campus ($18,142 vs. $25,802)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University C W Post Campus students is 181.8% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($27,862 vs. $9,886)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Long Island University-C W Post Campus .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019) is 9 points higher than at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (1010)
- Incoming Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (3.36)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Long Island University-C W Post Campus (92.7%)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Long Island University-C W Post Campus.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Lehigh Valley is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/