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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College Seton Hill University| Elmira College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EC | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,270 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,270 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,388 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,040 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,091 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
EC | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
EC | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
EC | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
EC | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 5% | ||
Campus |
EC | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Longwood University?
- Elmira College is 302.9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at EC than Longwood University ($35,270.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than EC ($21,772 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 6.9% lower than costs at Longwood University ($13,388 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 162.2% larger than aid received Longwood University ($27,091 vs. $10,332)
EC vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or EC .
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
EC vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at EC is the same as at Longwood University (60% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/