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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU RU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard| Longwood University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | VCU | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 83% |
Admission |
Longwood University | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1030/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Longwood University | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Longwood University | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 4,358 students)
Longwood University vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 42.3% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.5% higher at VCU than Longwood University ($33,726.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Longwood University ($21,294 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 16.6% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,279 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Virginia Commonwealth University (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 21.8% larger than aid received Longwood University ($12,583 vs. $10,332)
Longwood University vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 112 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming VCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Longwood University vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or VCU? 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 VCU and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $43,200)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/