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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion Coastal Carolina VCU Mason Randolph-Macon Shepherd University BC SU| Longwood University | West Virginia University Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,545 | 1,448 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | #806 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,660 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,870 | $20,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,887 | $13,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,900 | $11,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,869 | $9,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Longwood University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,078 | 1,005 | ||
| Admitted | 5,154 | 613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 50.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 900/1120 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Longwood University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 29% | ||
| 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 | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Longwood University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (4,545 students vs. 1,448 students)
Longwood University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or West Virginia University Tech?
- Longwood University is 7.4% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($8,660.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Longwood University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($20,870.00 vs. $20,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Longwood University ($11,015 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 22% lower than costs at Longwood University ($13,020 vs. $15,887)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 13.5% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,869 vs. $9,577)
Longwood University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 3 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Longwood University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than West Virginia University Tech (61%)
Longwood University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or West Virginia University Tech? 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 Virginia University Tech and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (60% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $7,400 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,200)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,000)
- West Virginia University Tech 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 West Virginia University Tech 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/