Longwood University vs. WVU

Comparable Facts

Compare Longwood University in Farmville, VA with West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

West Virginia University is larger than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (23,643 students vs. 4,612 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Longwood University is located in Farmville, VA (Remote Town setting); West Virginia University is in Morgantown, WV (Small City setting).
• Longwood University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. West Virginia University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Longwood University 15:1; West Virginia University 19:1.

Longwood University vs. WVU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or WVU? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Longwood University ($15,169 vs. $20,847).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 16.3% lower than at Longwood University ($14,582 vs. $17,424).
• Longwood University is 55.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than WVU (about $5,640 more per year; $15,744.00 vs. $10,104.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 2.3% higher at WVU than at Longwood University (about $630 more per year; $28,608.00 vs. $27,978.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Longwood University than at West Virginia University (97% vs. 94%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 12.9% larger than aid received by West Virginia University students ($13,954 vs. $12,363).

Longwood University vs. WVU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or WVU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between WVU and Longwood University.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Longwood University (1120) is the same as at WVU (1120).
• Incoming WVU students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (23 vs. 22 at Longwood University).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Longwood University 1030/1210; West Virginia University 1010/1220.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Longwood University 19/26; West Virginia University 20/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Longwood University - Test optional; WVU - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Longwood University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WVU (3.45).
• Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than WVU (89%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 17% at Longwood University vs. 24.8% at WVU.

Longwood University vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Longwood University and WVU? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Longwood University's six-year graduation rate (60%) is higher than West Virginia University's (57%).
• Graduates from West Virginia University earn a median of about $7,400 more per year than Longwood University graduates about ten years after starting college ($50,600 vs. $43,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, West Virginia University graduates have a $999 lower median loan debt than Longwood University graduates ($24,001 vs. $25,000).
• Among borrowers, WVU graduates have an estimated $10 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.