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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion Misericordia University VCU Mason Randolph-Macon Wilkes BC DeSales University| Marywood University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marywood | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,430 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,430 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,696 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,504 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,401 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Marywood | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | 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 |
Marywood | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Marywood | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Marywood | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 2,729 students)
Marywood vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or Longwood University?
- Marywood University is 316.2% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68% higher at Marywood than Longwood University ($36,430.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Marywood ($21,772 vs. $22,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 2.6% lower than costs at Marywood University ($14,318 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 174.9% larger than aid received Longwood University ($28,401 vs. $10,332)
Marywood vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Marywood .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 40 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Marywood (3.58)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Marywood vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood 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 Marywood.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Longwood University (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $41,100)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marywood 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/