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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Mercy Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College| College of Mount Saint Vincent | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
College of Mount Saint Vincent | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,877 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #650 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountsaintvincent.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Mount Saint Vincent | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,500 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,500 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,084 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,566 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 95% |
Admission |
College of Mount Saint Vincent | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,465 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 3,080 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 943/1216 | 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 |
College of Mount Saint Vincent | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Mount Saint Vincent | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
College of Mount Saint Vincent | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
College of Mount Saint Vincent | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 5% | ||
Campus |
College of Mount Saint Vincent | 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 College of Mount Saint Vincent based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 2,877 students)
College of Mount Saint Vincent vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Mount Saint Vincent or Longwood University?
- College of Mount Saint Vincent is 351.3% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.1% higher at College of Mount Saint Vincent than Longwood University ($39,500.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Mount Saint Vincent than Longwood University ($17,084 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Mount Saint Vincent are 6.1% lower than costs at Longwood University ($13,500 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than College of Mount Saint Vincent (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Mount Saint Vincent students is 224.9% larger than aid received Longwood University ($33,566 vs. $10,332)
College of Mount Saint Vincent vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of Mount Saint Vincent or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or College of Mount Saint Vincent .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 79 points higher than at College of Mount Saint Vincent (906)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at College of Mount Saint Vincent (20)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at College of Mount Saint Vincent (3.14)
- College of Mount Saint Vincent has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
College of Mount Saint Vincent vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Mount Saint Vincent 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 College of Mount Saint Vincent.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than College of Mount Saint Vincent (60% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from College of Mount Saint Vincent earn on average $13,200 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Mount Saint Vincent graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than College of Mount Saint Vincent graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Mount Saint Vincent students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/