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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 | Davis & Elkins College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | D&E College | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,545 | 683 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,660 | $30,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,870 | $30,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,887 | $10,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,900 | $19,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,869 | $24,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Longwood University | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,078 | 929 | ||
| Admitted | 5,154 | 541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 58.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 43.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 880/1125 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Longwood University | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 19% |
Students |
Longwood University | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | D&E 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (4,545 students vs. 683 students)
Longwood University vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 250.6% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($30,360.00 vs. $8,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at D&E College than Longwood University ($30,360.00 vs. $20,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than Longwood University ($19,762 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 52.4% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,425 vs. $15,887)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Longwood University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 126.6% larger than aid received Longwood University ($24,629 vs. $10,869)
Longwood University vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 57 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than D&E College (58.2%)
Longwood University vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or D&E 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 D&E College and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Davis & Elkins College (60% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $5,700 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $1,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($23,712 vs. $25,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/