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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion Cabrini College VCU Mason WCU Randolph-Macon BC SU| Immaculata University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Immaculata University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Immaculata, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,361 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #492 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | immaculata.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Immaculata University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,900 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,900 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,620 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,188 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,749 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Immaculata University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 |
Immaculata University | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Immaculata University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Immaculata University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Immaculata University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Immaculata University | 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 Immaculata University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 2,361 students)
Immaculata University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Immaculata University or Longwood University?
- Immaculata University is 207.3% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Immaculata University than Longwood University ($26,900.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Immaculata University ($21,772 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Immaculata University are 13.5% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,620 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Immaculata University students is 52.4% larger than aid received Longwood University ($15,749 vs. $10,332)
Immaculata University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Immaculata University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Immaculata University .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 10 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming Immaculata University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Immaculata University (3.5)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
Immaculata University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Immaculata 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 Immaculata University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Immaculata University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata 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/