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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Coker College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Coker | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Hartsville, SC | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,160 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coker.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coker | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,864 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,864 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,892 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,345 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Coker | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 996 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 937 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 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 |
Coker | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coker | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $258 |
Diversity |
Coker | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Coker | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Coker | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Coker based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,160 students)
Coker vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coker or Longwood University?
- Coker College is 252.6% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($30,864.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at Coker than Longwood University ($30,864.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coker College than Longwood University ($19,345 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coker College are 44.7% lower than costs at Longwood University ($9,892 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coker College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coker College students is 147% larger than aid received Longwood University ($25,519 vs. $10,332)
Coker vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coker or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Coker .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 25 points higher than at Coker (960)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Coker vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coker 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 Coker.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Coker College (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $35,600)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/