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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MVNU | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, OH | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,845 | 4,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvnu.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
MVNU | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,274 | $8,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,274 | $20,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,996 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,293 | $22,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,684 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
MVNU | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,134 | 6,078 | ||
| Admitted | 956 | 5,154 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 963/1228 | 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 |
MVNU | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MVNU | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,536 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $258 |
Diversity |
MVNU | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
MVNU | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 6% | ||
Campus |
MVNU | 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 MVNU based on total student enrollment (4,545 students vs. 1,845 students)
MVNU vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MVNU or Longwood University?
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is 307.3% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($35,274.00 vs. $8,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69% higher at MVNU than Longwood University ($35,274.00 vs. $20,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than MVNU ($22,900 vs. $23,293)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 58.9% lower than costs at Longwood University ($9,996 vs. $15,887)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount Vernon Nazarene University as Longwood University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Vernon Nazarene University students is 136.3% larger than aid received Longwood University ($25,684 vs. $10,869)
MVNU vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MVNU or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or MVNU .
- The average SAT score at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (1047) is 62 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming MVNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than 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 MVNU (3.55)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than MVNU (84.3%)
MVNU vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MVNU 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 MVNU.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Mount Vernon Nazarene University (60% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Mount Vernon Nazarene University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $1,536 lower median federal student loan debt than MVNU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,536)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than MVNU graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MVNU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/