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NSU RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Morgan State Old Dominion Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Delaware State University VCU Mason| Longwood University | Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | VSU | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
Longwood University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Longwood University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $305 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 75% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Longwood University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 4,358 students)
Longwood University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or VSU?
- Longwood University is 58% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Longwood University than Virginia State University ($21,690.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Longwood University ($15,773 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 24% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,544 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Virginia State University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 11.3% larger than aid received Longwood University ($11,498 vs. $10,332)
Longwood University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 128 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Longwood University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or VSU? 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 VSU and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Virginia State University (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $6,500 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $36,700)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,500)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($258 vs. $305)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/