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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion LSU VCU Mason UL Lafayette Randolph-Macon NSU Lamar University| Louisiana State University Shreveport | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
LSUS | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 |
LSUS | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
LSUS | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
LSUS | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 4,358 students)
LSUS vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 54.8% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 283.5% higher at Longwood University than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($21,690.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Longwood University ($7,587 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 40% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,226 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 4.1% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($10,332 vs. $9,929)
LSUS vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 44 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
LSUS vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or Longwood 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 Longwood University and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (60% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $3,700 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- LSUS graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/