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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Averett University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Danville, VA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,363 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | averett.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,640 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,640 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,360 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,781 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,246 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
AU | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,324 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,767 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | 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 |
AU | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
AU | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
AU | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 5% | ||
Campus |
AU | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,363 students)
AU vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Longwood University?
- Averett University is 330% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.5% higher at AU than Longwood University ($37,640.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than AU ($21,772 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 26% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,360 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 154% larger than aid received Longwood University ($26,246 vs. $10,332)
AU vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or AU .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 72 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at AU (3.07)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than AU (76%)
AU vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Averett University (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University and AU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Longwood University and AU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/