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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Muskingum University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Muskingum | Longwood University | ||
| Location | New Concord, OH | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,108 | 4,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #878 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muskingum.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muskingum | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,650 | $8,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,650 | $20,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,550 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,269 | $22,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,325 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Muskingum | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,623 | 6,078 | ||
| Admitted | 2,142 | 5,154 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 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 |
Muskingum | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muskingum | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Muskingum | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Muskingum | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Muskingum | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than Muskingum based on total student enrollment (4,545 students vs. 2,108 students)
Muskingum vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muskingum or Longwood University?
- Muskingum University is 253.9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($30,650.00 vs. $8,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at Muskingum than Longwood University ($30,650.00 vs. $20,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muskingum University than Longwood University ($20,269 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muskingum University are 26.6% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,550 vs. $15,887)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Muskingum University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 123.8% larger than aid received Longwood University ($24,325 vs. $10,869)
Muskingum vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muskingum or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Muskingum .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 1 points higher than at Muskingum (984)
- Incoming Muskingum students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Muskingum (3.42)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Muskingum (81.7%)
Muskingum vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muskingum 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 Muskingum.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Muskingum University (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,100)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muskingum students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/