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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion Liberty University VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College| Columbia International University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia International University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,481 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #705 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciu.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia International University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,620 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,620 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,950 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,911 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,834 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
Columbia International University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 506 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 244 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 73.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1195 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia International University | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia International University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Columbia International University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Columbia International University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Columbia International University | 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 Columbia International University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 2,481 students)
Columbia International University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia International University or Longwood University?
- Columbia International University is 192.7% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($25,620.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Columbia International University than Longwood University ($25,620.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia International University than Longwood University ($19,911 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia International University are 43.9% lower than costs at Longwood University ($9,950 vs. $14,318)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbia International University as Longwood University (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia International University students is 82.3% larger than aid received Longwood University ($18,834 vs. $10,332)
Columbia International University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia International University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Columbia International University .
- The average SAT score at Columbia International University (1045) is 60 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Columbia International University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Columbia International University (3.5)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Columbia International University (48.2%)
Columbia International University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia International University 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 International University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Columbia International University (60% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $33,400)
- Columbia International University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Columbia International University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia International University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/