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Overview |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Location | Brookville, NY | Groton, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,737 | 493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #508 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liu.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,684 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,684 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,876 | $15,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,802 | $12,284 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,862 | $9,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 75% |
Admission |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,332 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 13,279 | 1,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1330 | 1060/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $222 |
Diversity |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 7% |
Students |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| 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 University of Connecticut-Avery Point based on total student enrollment (15,737 students vs. 493 students)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or University of Connecticut-Avery Point?
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is 134.1% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Avery Point for in-state tuition ($36,684.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at University of Connecticut-Avery Point than Long Island University C W Post Campus ($38,340.00 vs. $36,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Avery Point than Long Island University-C W Post Campus ($12,284 vs. $25,802)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut Avery Point are 9.7% lower than costs at Long Island University C W Post Campus ($15,388 vs. $16,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University C W Post Campus than University of Connecticut Avery Point (98% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University C W Post Campus students is 182.6% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Avery Point ($27,862 vs. $9,860)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or University of Connecticut-Avery Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Avery Point or Long Island University-C W Post Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Avery Point (1046) is 36 points higher than at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (1010)
- Incoming University of Connecticut-Avery Point students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (22)
- University of Connecticut-Avery Point has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Long Island University-C W Post Campus (92.7%)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or University of Connecticut-Avery Point? 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 University of Connecticut-Avery Point and Long Island University-C W Post Campus.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Avery Point is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Avery Point earn on average $7,400 more per year than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $54,600)
- University of Connecticut Avery Point students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,500)
- University of Connecticut-Avery Point graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More University of Connecticut-Avery Point graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/