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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion East Stroudsburg University MUW Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC| Lock Haven University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LHU | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 95% |
Admission |
LHU | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
LHU | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
LHU | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
LHU | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 5% | ||
Campus |
LHU | 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 LHU based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 2,920 students)
LHU vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at Longwood University than Lock Haven University ($21,690.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 38.3% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,350 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Lock Haven University (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($10,332 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or LHU .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 37 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at LHU (3.41)
LHU vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU 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 LHU.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Lock Haven University (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $1,100 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $42,100)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LHU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/