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Overview |
ASU | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 95% |
Admission |
ASU | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
ASU | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
ASU | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 4,358 students)
ASU vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 106.3% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Longwood University than Appalachian State University ($21,690.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Longwood University ($13,084 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 23.6% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,582 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Appalachian State University (95% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 38.8% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($10,332 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 172 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming ASU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than ASU (83.1%)
ASU vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Longwood University (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $1,600 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/