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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion Alabama University of South Alabama VCU Auburn Mason Alabama State University of Montevallo| Jacksonville State University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | 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 |
Jacksonville State University | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville 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
- Jacksonville State University is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (9,632 students vs. 4,358 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or Longwood University?
- Jacksonville State University is 14.1% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($9,990.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Longwood University than Jacksonville State University ($21,690.00 vs. $19,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than Longwood University ($11,953 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 65.7% lower than costs at Longwood University ($8,640 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 2.1% larger than aid received Jacksonville State University ($10,332 vs. $10,123)
Jacksonville State University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville State University .
- The average SAT score at Jacksonville State University (1062) is 77 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Jacksonville State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Jacksonville State University (3.43)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Jacksonville State University (78.5%)
Jacksonville State University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Jacksonville State University (60% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $37,000)
- Jacksonville State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- Jacksonville State University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/