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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion Walsh College VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College| Malone University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Malone University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Canton, OH | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #556 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | malone.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Malone University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,595 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,595 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,747 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Malone University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,395 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,082 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 943/1190 | 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 |
Malone University | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Malone University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,819 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $258 |
Diversity |
Malone University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Malone University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Malone University | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than Malone University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,199 students)
Malone University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Malone University or Longwood University?
- Malone University is 283.8% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($33,595.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.9% higher at Malone University than Longwood University ($33,595.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Malone University than Longwood University ($21,571 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Malone University are 32.6% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,800 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Malone University than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Malone University students is 139.5% larger than aid received Longwood University ($24,747 vs. $10,332)
Malone University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Malone University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Malone University .
- The average SAT score at Malone University (1029) is 44 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Malone University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Malone University (3.49)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Malone University (77.6%)
Malone University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Malone University 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 Malone University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Malone University (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Malone University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $43,200)
- Malone University students graduate with a $181 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($24,819 vs. $25,000)
- Malone University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Malone University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/