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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason WVU Randolph-Macon Marshall University BC SU| Longwood University | University of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Longwood University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Longwood University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 22% |
Students |
Longwood University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | University of Charleston | ||
| 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 University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 3,059 students)
Longwood University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 258.7% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at University of Charleston than Longwood University ($31,400.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Longwood University ($21,308 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 40.4% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,200 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 117% larger than aid received Longwood University ($22,422 vs. $10,332)
Longwood University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 9 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Longwood University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than University of Charleston (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $2,000 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $43,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/