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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 Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Longwood University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Longwood University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 951 students)
Longwood University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 262.1% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Longwood University ($31,698.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Longwood University ($20,470 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 34.3% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,660 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 157.2% larger than aid received Longwood University ($26,575 vs. $10,332)
Longwood University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 30 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (3.52)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Longwood University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or West Virginia Wesleyan College? 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 Wesleyan College and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than West Virginia Wesleyan College (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/