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ECU CofC UofSC RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Clemson Winthrop University Old Dominion UNCW Lander University| Coastal Carolina University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Coastal Carolina | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Conway, SC | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #821 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coastal.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coastal Carolina | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,460 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,310 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,016 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,610 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 95% |
Admission |
Coastal Carolina | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,161 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 13,493 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 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 |
Coastal Carolina | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coastal Carolina | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,930 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
Coastal Carolina | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Coastal Carolina | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Coastal Carolina | 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
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 4,358 students)
Coastal Carolina vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coastal Carolina or Longwood University?
- Coastal Carolina University is 30.9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at Coastal Carolina than Longwood University ($28,310.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than Longwood University ($14,016 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coastal Carolina University are 34.7% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,628 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Coastal Carolina University (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 2.7% larger than aid received Longwood University ($10,610 vs. $10,332)
Coastal Carolina vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coastal Carolina or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Coastal Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Coastal Carolina University (1009) is 24 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Coastal Carolina students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
Coastal Carolina vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coastal Carolina 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 Coastal Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Coastal Carolina University (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $42,200)
- Coastal Carolina University students graduate with a $70 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($24,930 vs. $25,000)
- Coastal Carolina graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/