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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Lehman Old Dominion Brooklyn College VCU Mason Randolph-Macon Queens College BC| CUNY York College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
York | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,161 | 4,545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $8,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $20,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,631 | $22,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,896 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
York | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,236 | 6,078 | ||
| Admitted | 8,459 | 5,154 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 1020/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
York | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $258 |
Diversity |
York | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
York | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 6% | ||
Campus |
York | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (6,161 students vs. 4,545 students)
York vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 25% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($8,660.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at Longwood University than CUNY York College ($20,870.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Longwood University ($5,631 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 37.1% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($15,887 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than CUNY York College (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 37.7% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($10,869 vs. $7,896)
York vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or York .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 100 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at York (3.15)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than York (59.4%)
York vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, 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 York.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than CUNY York College (60% vs. 20%)
- Graduates of CUNY York College and Longwood University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($43,200 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $16,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($8,800 vs. $25,000)
- York graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($90 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/