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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 | Augusta University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Longwood University | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Longwood University | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Longwood University | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augusta University is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (9,140 students vs. 4,358 students)
Longwood University vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or Augusta University?
- Longwood University is 27% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Augusta University than Longwood University ($22,270.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augusta University than Longwood University ($13,572 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta University are 43.2% lower than costs at Longwood University ($9,998 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augusta University than Longwood University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 14.9% larger than aid received Augusta University ($10,332 vs. $8,995)
Longwood University vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at Augusta University (1045) is 60 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Augusta University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Augusta University (85.5%)
Longwood University vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or Augusta 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 Augusta University and Longwood University.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $20,100 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $43,200)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Longwood University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/