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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Moravian University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Moravian College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Bethlehem, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,533 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #261 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moravian.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Moravian College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,569 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,569 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,904 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,168 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,527 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Moravian College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,284 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,201 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1253 | 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 |
Moravian College | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Moravian College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Moravian College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Moravian College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Moravian College | 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 Moravian College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 2,533 students)
Moravian College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moravian College or Longwood University?
- Moravian University is 454.9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($48,569.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.9% higher at Moravian College than Longwood University ($48,569.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Moravian College ($21,772 vs. $31,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 4.1% lower than costs at Moravian University ($14,318 vs. $14,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moravian University than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moravian University students is 205.1% larger than aid received Longwood University ($31,527 vs. $10,332)
Moravian College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Moravian College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Moravian College .
- The average SAT score at Moravian University (1006) is 21 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Moravian College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Moravian College (3.55)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Moravian College (67%)
Moravian College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moravian 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 Moravian College.
- The graduation rate at Moravian College is higher than Longwood University (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Moravian University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Moravian College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Moravian College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Moravian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Longwood University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/