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RU JMU Randolph-Macon CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason SU Hollins College Liberty University BC| Longwood University | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Longwood University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Longwood University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | Roanoke College | ||
| 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,826 students)
Longwood University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 282.8% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.5% higher at Roanoke College than Longwood University ($33,510.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Roanoke College ($21,772 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 7.3% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($14,318 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 250.1% larger than aid received Longwood University ($36,176 vs. $10,332)
Longwood University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 107 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Longwood University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Longwood University (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roanoke College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/