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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC Wingate University SU Roanoke College| Barton College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barton College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Wilson, NC | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #949 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barton.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barton College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,443 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,431 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Barton College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,129 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,014 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 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 |
Barton College | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barton College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Barton College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Barton College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Barton College | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Barton College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,265 students)
Barton College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barton College or Longwood University?
- Barton College is 293% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at Barton College than Longwood University ($34,400.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Barton College ($21,772 vs. $23,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barton College are 29% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,100 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barton College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barton College students is 126.8% larger than aid received Longwood University ($23,431 vs. $10,332)
Barton College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barton College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Barton College .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 26 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming Barton College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Barton College (3.25)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Barton College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barton College 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 Barton College.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Barton College (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $38,700)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Barton College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Barton College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barton College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/