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RU ISU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Minnesota Old Dominion University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead University of North Dakota South Dakota State University Concordia College at Moorhead| North Dakota State University Main Campus | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDSU | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Fargo, ND | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,242 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndsu.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDSU | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,309 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,963 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,962 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,732 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 95% |
Admission |
NDSU | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,535 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 8,166 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1216 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NDSU | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDSU | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,300 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
NDSU | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
NDSU | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 5% | ||
Campus |
NDSU | 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
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 4,358 students)
NDSU vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDSU or Longwood University?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.3% higher at Longwood University than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($21,690.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than Longwood University ($15,962 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 54% lower than costs at Longwood University ($9,300 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than North Dakota State University Main Campus (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 80.3% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($10,332 vs. $5,732)
NDSU vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NDSU or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or NDSU .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 106 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at NDSU (3.53)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
NDSU vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDSU 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 NDSU.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than North Dakota State University Main Campus (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $10,400 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $43,200)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($23,300 vs. $25,000)
- NDSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Longwood University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/