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Overview |
Brooklyn College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,195 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #321 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,972 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,411 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,890 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 15,758 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1180 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $258 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (14,195 students vs. 4,358 students)
Brooklyn College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 26.3% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at Longwood University than CUNY Brooklyn College ($21,690.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than Longwood University ($5,972 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 25.2% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($14,318 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 9.8% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($10,332 vs. $9,411)
Brooklyn College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Brooklyn College (1115) is 130 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Brooklyn College (54.5%)
Brooklyn College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $14,618 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($10,382 vs. $25,000)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($107 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College 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/