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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 | Fairfax University of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Fairfax, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 43 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | fxua.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $10,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $10,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $6,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
Longwood University | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 378 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 1.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Longwood University | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
Longwood University | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Longwood University | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than Fairfax University of America based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 43 students)
Longwood University vs. Fairfax University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or Fairfax University of America?
- Fairfax University of America is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($10,128.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.2% higher at Longwood University than Fairfax University of America ($21,690.00 vs. $10,128.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfax University of America are 108.7% lower than costs at Longwood University ($6,860 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Fairfax University of America (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is ?% larger than aid received Fairfax University of America ($10,332 vs. $0)
Longwood University vs. Fairfax University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or Fairfax University of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairfax University of America or Longwood University .
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Fairfax University of America (1.1%)
Longwood University vs. Fairfax University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or Fairfax University of America? 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 Fairfax University of America and Longwood University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/