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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 | National College Salem | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | National College-Salem | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,545 | 824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | national-college.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | National College-Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,660 | $10,735 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,870 | $10,735 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,887 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,900 | $19,988 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,869 | $4,077 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Longwood University | National College-Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,078 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,154 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Longwood University | National College-Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | National College-Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $23,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,398 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $283 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | National College-Salem | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 22% |
Students |
Longwood University | National College-Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | National College-Salem | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than National College-Salem based on total student enrollment (4,545 students vs. 824 students)
Longwood University vs. National College-Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or National College-Salem?
- National College Salem is 24% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($10,735.00 vs. $8,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.4% higher at Longwood University than National College Salem ($20,870.00 vs. $10,735.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National College Salem than Longwood University ($19,988 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National College Salem are 127% lower than costs at Longwood University ($7,000 vs. $15,887)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than National College Salem (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 166.6% larger than aid received National College Salem ($10,869 vs. $4,077)
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or National College-Salem? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National College-Salem or Longwood University .
Longwood University vs. National College-Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or National College-Salem? 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 National College-Salem and Longwood University.
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $20,100 more per year than National College-Salem graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $23,100)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,398 lower median federal student loan debt than National College-Salem graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,398)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than National College-Salem graduates. ($258 vs. $283)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National College-Salem students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/