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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 | Patrick Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | PHC | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 409 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Longwood University | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Longwood University | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | PHC | ||
| 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 | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 47% | ||
| 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 | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 409 students)
Longwood University vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or PHC?
- Patrick Henry College is 224.5% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at PHC than Longwood University ($28,400.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than PHC ($21,772 vs. $26,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 29.9% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,020 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than Longwood University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Patrick Henry College students is 31% larger than aid received Longwood University ($13,531 vs. $10,332)
Longwood University vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Longwood University .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than PHC (75.8%)
Longwood University vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or PHC? 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 PHC and Longwood University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/