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RU Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania VCU Mason Randolph-Macon Penn State Schuylkill| PennWest California | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PennWest California | Longwood University | ||
| Location | California, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 95% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
PennWest California | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 4,358 students)
PennWest California vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.4% higher at Longwood University than PennWest California ($21,690.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 37.5% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,416 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than PennWest California (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($10,332 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 63 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California 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 PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than PennWest California (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $700 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $42,500)
- Longwood University and PennWest California graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Longwood University and PennWest California 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 PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/