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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 95% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 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 |
Fitchburg State | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 4,358 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 802.4% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.7% higher at Longwood University than Fitchburg State University ($21,690.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Longwood University ($15,535 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 5.9% lower than costs at Longwood University ($13,516 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Fitchburg State University (95% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 45.7% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($10,332 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 8 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Fitchburg State University (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $800 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $43,200)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $2,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($22,685 vs. $25,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/