St. Thomas University (STU) vs Long Island University (LIU)

St. Thomas University and Long Island University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. St. Thomas University, nestled in Miami Gardens, Florida, boasts a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community feel. In contrast, Long Island University, with its sprawling campuses across New York, offers a more diverse and vibrant student life. While St. Thomas University prides itself on its strong liberal arts foundation, Long Island University excels in professional programs like business and nursing. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates, to help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Long Island University	St. Thomas University
Overview
Location	Brookville, New York	Miami Gardens, Florida
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	82.0%	56.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	93.3%	70.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	1100 - 1320	860 - 1060
ACT range	24 - 31	16 - 21
Students submitting SAT score	51.0%	24.0%
Students submitting ACT score	6.0%	9.0%
Total number of applicants	17,423	6,737
Total number of admissions given out	16,259	4,774
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,198	536
Yield rate	7.4%	11.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$68,790	$54,819
Average net price	$22,620	$28,550
Tuition	$37,296	$31,800
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $9,926 Meal plan: $5,732	$12,130
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	97.0% Average amount $29,192	99.0% Average amount $22,021
Students receiving federal student loan	39.0% Average amount $5,207	64.0% Average amount $5,507
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $18,309	3.0% Average amount $13,176

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	10,707 Men 37.6% Women 62.4%	3,608 Men 47.3% Women 52.7%
Graduate students	4,484 Men 21.9% Women 78.1%	2,313 Men 35.9% Women 64.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	33.0%	N/A
International students	3.2%	6.0%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	2,520	575
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	New York Texas New Jersey California Pennsylvania	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Education Business Public Administration and Social Service Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Legal Profession Business Health Professions Education Law Enforcement and Firefighting
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	46.8%	41.2%
Dropout rate	13.7%	16.0%
Transferred out	37.9%	42.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $105,028 Year 2: $113,045 Year 3: $123,365 Educational Administration and Supervision (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $111,859 Year 2: $109,986 Year 3: $119,068 Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $93,840 Year 2: $109,136 Year 3: $116,296 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $113,710 Year 2: $106,421 Year 3: $115,516 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $94,012 Year 2: $94,508 Year 3: $100,207 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $107,512 Year 2: $98,403 Year 3: $98,159 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $73,520 Year 2: $81,158 Year 3: $89,001 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $72,968 Year 2: $75,518 Year 3: $80,006 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $60,097 Year 2: $73,949 Year 3: $79,939 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,291 Year 2: $62,260 Year 3: $75,303	Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $59,124 Year 3: $70,658 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $57,041 Year 2: $53,179 Year 3: $59,645 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,360 Year 2: $53,358 Year 3: $56,118 Law (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $45,055 Year 2: $42,146 Year 3: $52,911 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,622 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $42,180 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $42,869 Year 2: $48,849 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $41,732 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Legal Professions and Studies, Other (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $53,358 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,052 Year 3: N/A

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