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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 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 |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 4,358 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at Longwood University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($21,690.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Longwood University ($20,205 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 14.2% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,542 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 18.8% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,332 vs. $8,697)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 30 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $42,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/