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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Bryn Athyn College of the New Church | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bryn Athyn College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Bryn Athyn, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 285 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brynathyn.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryn Athyn College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,140 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,140 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,449 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,305 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,720 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
Bryn Athyn College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 463 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.87 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1253 | 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 |
Bryn Athyn College | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryn Athyn College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Bryn Athyn College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Bryn Athyn College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Bryn Athyn 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 Bryn Athyn College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 285 students)
Bryn Athyn College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryn Athyn College or Longwood University?
- Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is 187.2% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($25,140.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Bryn Athyn College than Longwood University ($25,140.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church than Longwood University ($21,305 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church are 6.5% lower than costs at Longwood University ($13,449 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church than Longwood University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Athyn College of the New Church students is 71.5% larger than aid received Longwood University ($17,720 vs. $10,332)
Bryn Athyn College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryn Athyn College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Bryn Athyn College .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 33 points higher than at Bryn Athyn College (952)
- Incoming Bryn Athyn College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Bryn Athyn College (2.87)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Bryn Athyn College (80%)
Bryn Athyn College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryn Athyn 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 Bryn Athyn College.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (60% vs. 30%)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Athyn College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/