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Old Dominion JMU CNU Mary Washington College VSU Virginia Tech VCU Mason Randolph-Macon University of Lynchburg UVa-Wise BC| Longwood University | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | RU | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Longwood University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Longwood University | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Longwood University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 4,358 students)
Longwood University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or RU?
- Longwood University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Longwood University than Radford University ($21,690.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Longwood University ($17,105 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 35.5% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,567 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Longwood University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 6.2% larger than aid received Radford University ($10,332 vs. $9,733)
Longwood University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Longwood University .
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Longwood University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or RU? 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 RU and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Radford University (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,200)
- Radford University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- RU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/