Long Island University vs Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Long Island University

Research-active health professions university in suburban New York with open admissions and $40,248 annual tuition.

Research-focused engineering university in Troy, New York with very high research spending and strong STEM programs.

Comparison chart between Long Island University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute raw data
Metric	Long Island University	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Acceptance Rate	89.8%	58.4%
ACT Composite 75th Percentile	30	34
Annual In-State Tuition	$40,248	$62,500
Annual Out-of-State Tuition	$40,248	$62,500
Endowment (End of Year)	$481,988,736	$1,000,295,000
Room and Board	$17,846	$18,120
SAT Math 75th Percentile	680	770
SAT Reading 75th Percentile	670	730
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)	$58,094	$80,620
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)	$58,094	$80,620
Total Student Enrollment	16,322	7,024