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Overview |
City College of New York | Longwood University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 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 |
City College of New York | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $258 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
City College of New York | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 5% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 4,358 students)
City College of New York vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 26.3% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at Longwood University than CUNY City College ($21,690.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Longwood University ($5,181 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 19.3% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($14,318 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 5.2% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($10,332 vs. $9,822)
City College of New York vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 140 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
City College of New York vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York 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 City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than CUNY City College (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $13,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($11,400 vs. $25,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($117 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/