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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Lake Erie College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LEC | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Painesville, OH | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 906 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lec.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
LEC | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,588 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,588 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,842 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,678 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,417 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
LEC | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,085 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 587 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 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 |
LEC | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LEC | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
LEC | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
LEC | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 5% | ||
Campus |
LEC | 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 LEC based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 906 students)
LEC vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LEC or Longwood University?
- Lake Erie College is 283.7% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($33,588.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.9% higher at LEC than Longwood University ($33,588.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than LEC ($21,772 vs. $22,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Erie College are 32.1% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,842 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Erie College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Erie College students is 146% larger than aid received Longwood University ($25,417 vs. $10,332)
LEC vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LEC or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or LEC .
- The average SAT score at Lake Erie College (989) is 4 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming LEC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at LEC (3.19)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than LEC (54.1%)
LEC vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LEC 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 LEC.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Lake Erie College (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $6,600 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $36,600)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LEC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than LEC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LEC 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/