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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 | West Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,545 | 2,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,660 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,870 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,887 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,900 | $14,203 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,869 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
Longwood University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,078 | 2,077 | ||
| Admitted | 5,154 | 1,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 890/1125 | ||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $254 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
Longwood University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | West Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Longwood University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (4,545 students vs. 2,348 students)
Longwood University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $8,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Longwood University than West Liberty University ($20,870.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Longwood University ($14,203 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 48.6% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,694 vs. $15,887)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than West Liberty University (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 66% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($10,869 vs. $6,547)
Longwood University vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 1 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Longwood University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than West Liberty University (72.1%)
Longwood University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than West Liberty University (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $5,300 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $383 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($24,617 vs. $25,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/