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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Longwood University | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | VWC | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Longwood University | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1190/1365 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Longwood University | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Longwood University | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | VWC | ||
| 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
- Longwood University is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,538 students)
Longwood University vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 311.4% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66% higher at VWC than Longwood University ($36,010.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than VWC ($21,772 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 29.3% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,070 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 166.8% larger than aid received Longwood University ($27,568 vs. $10,332)
Longwood University vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 3 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming VWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at VWC (3.39)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than VWC (81.4%)
Longwood University vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or VWC? 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 VWC and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $1,500 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $41,700)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/