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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Rosemont College Randolph-Macon BC Albright College SU| Alvernia University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alvernia University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Alvernia University | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Longwood University | ||
| 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 2,484 students)
Alvernia University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Longwood University?
- Alvernia University is 346.7% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.3% higher at Alvernia University than Longwood University ($39,100.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Alvernia University ($21,772 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 2.1% lower than costs at Longwood University ($14,030 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 149.3% larger than aid received Longwood University ($25,757 vs. $10,332)
Alvernia University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 13 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Longwood University? 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 Longwood University and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Alvernia University (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/