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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 | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | MBC | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Longwood University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Longwood University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Longwood University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,957 students)
Longwood University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 261.1% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at MBC than Longwood University ($31,611.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Longwood University ($18,746 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 38.7% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,320 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 136.1% larger than aid received Longwood University ($24,389 vs. $10,332)
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 24 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming MBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MBC (3.57)
Longwood University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or MBC? 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 MBC and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Mary Baldwin College (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $4,800 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $38,400)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/