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WVU RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion WVSU Fairmont State VCU Mason Randolph-Macon University of Charleston| Longwood University | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Longwood University | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Longwood University | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $239 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Longwood University | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 4,358 students)
Longwood University vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or Marshall University?
- Longwood University is 21.7% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at Longwood University than Marshall University ($21,690.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Longwood University ($8,756 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 20.9% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,840 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Longwood University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 8.6% larger than aid received Longwood University ($11,221 vs. $10,332)
Longwood University vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 43 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Longwood University vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or Marshall 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 Marshall University and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Marshall University (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $1,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($23,134 vs. $25,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($239 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/