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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| King College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
King College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Bristol, TN | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #632 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | king.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
King College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,942 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,942 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,960 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,715 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 95% |
Admission |
King College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 875 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 532 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.8% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
King College | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
King College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
King College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
King College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 5% | ||
Campus |
King College | 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 King College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,357 students)
King College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, King College or Longwood University?
- King College is 264.9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.3% higher at King College than Longwood University ($31,942.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than King College ($21,772 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 43.8% lower than costs at Longwood University ($9,960 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than King College (95% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 119.9% larger than aid received Longwood University ($22,715 vs. $10,332)
King College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, King College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or King College .
- The average SAT score at King College (1005) is 20 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming King College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at King College (3.46)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than King College (60.8%)
King College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, King College 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 King College.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than King College (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $43,200)
- King College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- King College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former King College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/