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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 | Potomac College Herndon | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Herndon, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 569 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
Longwood University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Longwood University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $315 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 59% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
Longwood University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than Potomac College-Herndon based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 569 students)
Longwood University vs. Potomac College-Herndon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or Potomac College-Herndon?
- Longwood University is 52% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Herndon for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 276.6% higher at Longwood University than Potomac College Herndon ($21,690.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Herndon are 26% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,360 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Potomac College Herndon (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is ?% larger than aid received Potomac College Herndon ($10,332 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or Potomac College-Herndon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Herndon or Longwood University .
Longwood University vs. Potomac College-Herndon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or Potomac College-Herndon? 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 Potomac College-Herndon and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Potomac College Herndon (60% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Potomac College Herndon earn on average $8,200 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($25,000 vs. $30,500)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($258 vs. $315)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Herndon students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/