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Marshall University JMU RU ECU Penn State TU Ohio University WCU Kent State WVSU CNU Mary Washington College| Longwood University | West Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | WVU | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
Longwood University | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Longwood University | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 4,358 students)
Longwood University vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or WVU?
- West Virginia University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($9,360.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at WVU than Longwood University ($26,568.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Longwood University ($12,202 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 23.2% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,618 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than West Virginia University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 13.1% larger than aid received Longwood University ($11,685 vs. $10,332)
Longwood University vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 93 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming WVU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Longwood University vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or WVU? 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 WVU and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than West Virginia University (60% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,200)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/