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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Columbia College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,572 | 4,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiasc.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,650 | $8,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,650 | $20,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,550 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,920 | $22,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,961 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,163 | 6,078 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 5,154 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.8% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Columbia College | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,264 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $258 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Columbia College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | 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 Columbia College based on total student enrollment (4,545 students vs. 1,572 students)
Columbia College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Longwood University?
- Columbia College is 138.5% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($20,650.00 vs. $8,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Longwood University than Columbia College ($20,870.00 vs. $20,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Columbia College ($22,900 vs. $23,920)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 85.8% lower than costs at Longwood University ($8,550 vs. $15,887)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Columbia College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 28.4% larger than aid received Longwood University ($13,961 vs. $10,869)
Columbia College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Columbia College .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 14 points higher than at Columbia College (971)
- Incoming Columbia College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Columbia College (3.56)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Longwood University (84.8%)
Columbia College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Columbia College (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $34,700)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $264 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,264)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/