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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Maryville College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryville College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Maryville, TN | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,147 | 4,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #656 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maryvillecollege.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryville College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,618 | $8,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,618 | $20,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,990 | $22,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,571 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Maryville College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,809 | 6,078 | ||
| Admitted | 1,845 | 5,154 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1018/1188 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Maryville College | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryville College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Maryville College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Maryville College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Maryville College | Longwood University | ||
| 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 Maryville College based on total student enrollment (4,545 students vs. 1,147 students)
Maryville College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryville College or Longwood University?
- Maryville College is 334.4% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($37,618.00 vs. $8,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.2% higher at Maryville College than Longwood University ($37,618.00 vs. $20,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maryville College than Longwood University ($20,990 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryville College are 22.2% lower than costs at Longwood University ($13,000 vs. $15,887)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Longwood University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 190.5% larger than aid received Longwood University ($31,571 vs. $10,869)
Maryville College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryville College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Maryville College .
- The average SAT score at Maryville College (1052) is 67 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Maryville College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Maryville College (65.7%)
Maryville College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryville College 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 Maryville College.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Maryville College (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $39,500)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryville College 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/