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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 | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | SVU | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Longwood University | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $244 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Longwood University | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,053 students)
Longwood University vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 115.4% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($18,858.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Longwood University than Southern Virginia University ($21,690.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than SVU ($21,772 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 56.5% lower than costs at Longwood University ($9,150 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Longwood University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 26.2% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($10,332 vs. $8,188)
Longwood University vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 56 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming SVU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Longwood University vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or SVU? 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 SVU and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Southern Virginia University (60% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $2,600 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $1,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($23,654 vs. $25,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/