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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Bluefield College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bluefield College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Bluefield, VA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 991 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluefield.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluefield College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,600 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,600 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,684 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,904 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,596 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Bluefield College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 984 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 620 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Bluefield College | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluefield College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,834 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bluefield College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Bluefield College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Bluefield College | 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 Bluefield College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 991 students)
Bluefield College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluefield College or Longwood University?
- Bluefield College is 215.3% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($27,600.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at Bluefield College than Longwood University ($27,600.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Bluefield College ($21,772 vs. $22,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield College are 47.9% lower than costs at Longwood University ($9,684 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluefield College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluefield College students is 80% larger than aid received Longwood University ($18,596 vs. $10,332)
Bluefield College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluefield College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Bluefield College .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 62 points higher than at Bluefield College (923)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bluefield College (20)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Bluefield College (3.31)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Bluefield College (63%)
Bluefield College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluefield 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 Bluefield College.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Bluefield College (60% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Bluefield College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $43,200)
- Bluefield College students graduate with a $4,166 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($20,834 vs. $25,000)
- Bluefield College graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($215 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield College 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/