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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 | Wheeling University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | Wheeling University | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,545 | 748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | Wheeling University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,660 | $29,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,870 | $29,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,887 | $12,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,900 | $19,164 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,869 | $22,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 79% |
Admission |
Longwood University | Wheeling University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,078 | 2,103 | ||
| Admitted | 5,154 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 950/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Longwood University | Wheeling University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | Wheeling University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | Wheeling University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Longwood University | Wheeling University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | Wheeling University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than Wheeling University based on total student enrollment (4,545 students vs. 748 students)
Longwood University vs. Wheeling University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or Wheeling University?
- Wheeling University is 235.9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($29,090.00 vs. $8,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at Wheeling University than Longwood University ($29,090.00 vs. $20,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheeling University than Longwood University ($19,164 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheeling University are 27.9% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,420 vs. $15,887)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Wheeling University (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheeling University students is 105.3% larger than aid received Longwood University ($22,319 vs. $10,869)
Longwood University vs. Wheeling University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or Wheeling University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling University or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at Wheeling University (1032) is 47 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Wheeling University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Wheeling University (3.33)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Wheeling University (75.2%)
Longwood University vs. Wheeling University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or Wheeling 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 Wheeling University and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling University is higher than Longwood University (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Wheeling University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheeling University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wheeling University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheeling University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/