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Overview |
FDU | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,285 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,030 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,059 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
FDU | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,294 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 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 |
FDU | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
FDU | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
FDU | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 5% | ||
Campus |
FDU | 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 4,358 students)
FDU vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Longwood University?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 280% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.4% higher at FDU than Longwood University ($33,264.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Longwood University ($16,030 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 8.9% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($14,318 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Longwood University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 190.9% larger than aid received Longwood University ($30,059 vs. $10,332)
FDU vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (995) is 10 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming FDU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at FDU (3.31)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than FDU (84.1%)
FDU vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU 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 FDU.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $9,700 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/