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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion Cabrini College VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Temple| Eastern University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,981 | 4,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,760 | $8,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,760 | $20,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,168 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,900 | $22,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,308 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,852 | 6,078 | ||
| Admitted | 2,670 | 5,154 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Eastern University | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Eastern University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Eastern 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
- Eastern University is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (6,981 students vs. 4,545 students)
Eastern University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Longwood University?
- Eastern University is 324.5% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($36,760.00 vs. $8,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.1% higher at Eastern University than Longwood University ($36,760.00 vs. $20,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than Longwood University ($21,900 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 20.6% lower than costs at Longwood University ($13,168 vs. $15,887)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Eastern University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 188% larger than aid received Longwood University ($31,308 vs. $10,869)
Eastern University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 41 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Eastern University (3.58)
- Eastern University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Longwood University (84.8%)
Eastern University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Longwood University (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/