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Overview |
Ohio University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Ohio University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 4,358 students)
Ohio University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Longwood University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 52.5% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Ohio University than Longwood University ($23,720.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Longwood University ($20,207 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 16.1% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,336 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Longwood University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 9.7% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($10,332 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 123 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.59) as students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
Ohio University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University 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 Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Longwood University (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $1,300 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $43,200)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/