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Overview |
Humboldt State University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,156 | 4,545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #803 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $20,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,166 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,837 | $22,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,046 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 99% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,019 | 6,078 | ||
| Admitted | 13,855 | 5,154 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 1020/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt 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
- Humboldt State University is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (6,156 students vs. 4,545 students)
Humboldt State University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 50.8% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($8,660.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Longwood University than Humboldt State University ($20,870.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Humboldt State University than Longwood University ($13,837 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Humboldt State University are 20.7% lower than costs at Longwood University ($13,166 vs. $15,887)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Humboldt State University (99% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 8.2% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($10,869 vs. $10,046)
Humboldt State University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt 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 Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at Humboldt State University (990) is 5 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Humboldt State University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Humboldt State University (3.33)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Longwood University (84.8%)
Humboldt State University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt 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 Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Humboldt State University (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $39,000)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Humboldt State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/