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WKU RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion NKU Kentucky VCU Mason Randolph-Macon Morehead State University| Eastern Kentucky University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Eastern | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Eastern | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 4,358 students)
Eastern vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Longwood University?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Longwood University than Eastern Kentucky University ($21,690.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Longwood University ($10,806 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 38.2% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,360 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Longwood University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 2.4% larger than aid received Longwood University ($10,583 vs. $10,332)
Eastern vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 43 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $25,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/