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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Indiana University Southeast | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Southeast | Longwood University | ||
| Location | New Albany, IN | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,752 | 4,545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #787 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ius.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Southeast | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $8,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $20,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,654 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,829 | $22,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,595 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
IU Southeast | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,062 | 6,078 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 5,154 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.6% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 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 |
IU Southeast | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Southeast | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,261 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU Southeast | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
IU Southeast | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 6% | ||
Campus |
IU Southeast | 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
- Longwood University is larger than than IU Southeast based on total student enrollment (4,545 students vs. 3,752 students)
IU Southeast vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Southeast or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 15.6% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast for in-state tuition ($8,660.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at IU Southeast than Longwood University ($21,356.00 vs. $20,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than Longwood University ($8,829 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Southeast are 36.3% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,654 vs. $15,887)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Indiana University Southeast (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 64.8% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($10,869 vs. $6,595)
IU Southeast vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Southeast or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or IU Southeast .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 30 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming IU Southeast students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than IU Southeast (83.1%)
IU Southeast vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Southeast 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 IU Southeast.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Indiana University Southeast (60% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $4,900 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $4,739 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($20,261 vs. $25,000)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($209 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/