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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon University of Lynchburg BC SU Roanoke College| Longwood University | Randolph College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | Randolph | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $27,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $27,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $11,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $22,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $19,688 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Longwood University | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 1,602 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 1,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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 | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Longwood University | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Randolph based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 553 students)
Longwood University vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or Randolph?
- Randolph College is 211.6% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($27,270.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at Randolph than Longwood University ($27,270.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Randolph ($21,772 vs. $22,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph College are 25.3% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,430 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph College students is 90.6% larger than aid received Longwood University ($19,688 vs. $10,332)
Longwood University vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at Randolph College (1014) is 29 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Randolph students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Randolph (3.35)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Longwood University vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or Randolph? 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 Randolph and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Randolph is higher than Longwood University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates of Longwood University and Randolph have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($43,200 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/