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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| La Roche College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LRC | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,068 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #796 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laroche.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
LRC | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,334 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,334 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,886 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,233 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,948 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
LRC | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,222 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 3,137 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LRC | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LRC | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
LRC | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
LRC | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
LRC | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than LRC based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 2,068 students)
LRC vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LRC or Longwood University?
- La Roche College is 258% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($31,334.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at LRC than Longwood University ($31,334.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than LRC ($21,772 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Roche College are 11.1% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,886 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than La Roche College (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 102.7% larger than aid received Longwood University ($20,948 vs. $10,332)
LRC vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LRC or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or LRC .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 46 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
LRC vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LRC 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 LRC.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than La Roche College (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/