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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion ESU VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Washburn University| Fort Hays State University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fort Hays State University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Hays, KS | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,843 | 4,545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhsu.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fort Hays State University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,437 | $8,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,615 | $20,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,772 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,774 | $22,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,338 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
Fort Hays State University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,174 | 6,078 | ||
| Admitted | 1,995 | 5,154 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.4% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 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 |
Fort Hays State University | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fort Hays State University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,718 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fort Hays State University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 29% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Fort Hays State University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Fort Hays State University | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fort Hays State University is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (12,843 students vs. 4,545 students)
Fort Hays State University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fort Hays State University or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 95.2% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($8,660.00 vs. $4,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at Longwood University than Fort Hays State University ($20,870.00 vs. $15,615.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Hays State University than Longwood University ($13,774 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 81.1% lower than costs at Longwood University ($8,772 vs. $15,887)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Fort Hays State University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 71.5% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($10,869 vs. $6,338)
Fort Hays State University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fort Hays State University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Fort Hays State University .
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Fort Hays State University (3.45)
- Fort Hays State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Longwood University (84.8%)
Fort Hays State University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fort Hays State 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 Fort Hays State University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Fort Hays State University (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Fort Hays State University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $41,400)
- Fort Hays State University students graduate with a $4,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($20,718 vs. $25,000)
- Fort Hays State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fort Hays State University 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/