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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Longwood University | Appalachian Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,545 | 218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,660 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,870 | $16,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,887 | $9,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,900 | $18,749 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,869 | $10,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Longwood University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,078 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 5,154 | 69 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 76.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 1028/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Longwood University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $139 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Longwood University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| 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 Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (4,545 students vs. 218 students)
Longwood University vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or Appalachian Bible College?
- Appalachian Bible College is 88% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($16,280.00 vs. $8,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at Longwood University than Appalachian Bible College ($20,870.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than Longwood University ($18,749 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 73.4% lower than costs at Longwood University ($9,160 vs. $15,887)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than Longwood University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 1.3% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($10,869 vs. $10,734)
Longwood University vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or Appalachian Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Appalachian Bible College or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian Bible College (1012) is 27 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Longwood University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Longwood University (84.8%)
Longwood University vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or Appalachian Bible College? 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 Appalachian Bible College and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Appalachian Bible College (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($13,500 vs. $25,000)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($139 vs. $258)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Longwood University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/