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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC Lenoir-Rhyne University SU Roanoke College| Limestone University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Limestone University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Gaffney, SC | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,786 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #864 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | limestone.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Limestone University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,645 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,478 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,016 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Limestone University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,260 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,022 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 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 |
Limestone University | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Limestone University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $258 |
Diversity |
Limestone University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Limestone University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Limestone University | 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 Limestone University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,786 students)
Limestone University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Limestone University or Longwood University?
- Limestone University is 187.9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Limestone University than Longwood University ($25,200.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Limestone University ($21,772 vs. $23,478)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Limestone University are 34.5% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,645 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Limestone University than Longwood University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Limestone University students is 84% larger than aid received Longwood University ($19,016 vs. $10,332)
Limestone University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Limestone University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Limestone University .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 83 points higher than at Limestone University (902)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Limestone University (19)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Limestone University (3.42)
- Limestone University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Limestone University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Limestone 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 Limestone University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Limestone University (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Limestone University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,500)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Limestone University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,250)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Limestone University graduates. ($258 vs. $281)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Limestone University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/