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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Longwood University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 57% |
Admission |
Longwood University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Longwood University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $247 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Longwood University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 4,358 students)
Longwood University vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 38.3% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at Virginia Tech than Longwood University ($31,754.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Longwood University ($19,301 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 12.9% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,680 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Virginia Tech (95% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 35.1% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($10,332 vs. $7,649)
Longwood University vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 225 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Longwood University vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Longwood University (82% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $21,800 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $43,200)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $1,034 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($23,966 vs. $25,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Longwood University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/