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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion University of Lynchburg VCU Mason Roanoke College Randolph-Macon Marymount University BC| Longwood University | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | SU | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Longwood University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Longwood University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
Longwood University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 4,260 students)
Longwood University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 286% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.8% higher at SU than Longwood University ($33,790.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than SU ($21,772 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 27.5% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,230 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 127.1% larger than aid received Longwood University ($23,467 vs. $10,332)
Longwood University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 20 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming SU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than SU (80.4%)
Longwood University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or SU? 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 SU and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Shenandoah University (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,200)
- Shenandoah University and Longwood University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Shenandoah University and Longwood University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/