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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Virginia Tech Old Dominion Annapolis Washington and Lee Citadel Military College of South Carolina VCU Mason Randolph-Macon| Longwood University | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | VMI | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 69% |
Admission |
Longwood University | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Longwood University | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Longwood University | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,512 students)
Longwood University vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or VMI?
- Virginia Military Institute is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($9,782.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.5% higher at VMI than Longwood University ($39,590.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Longwood University ($18,129 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 34.1% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,674 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Virginia Military Institute (95% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 85% larger than aid received Longwood University ($19,111 vs. $10,332)
Longwood University vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 154 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming VMI students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than VMI (71.1%)
Longwood University vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or VMI? 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 VMI and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Longwood University (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $18,900 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $43,200)
- Virginia Military Institute and Longwood University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Virginia Military Institute and Longwood University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Longwood University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/