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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion WVU VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College| Penn State Greater Allegheny | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | Longwood University | ||
| Location | McKeesport, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 361 | 4,545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $8,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,316 | $20,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,022 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,933 | $22,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,867 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 581 | 6,078 | ||
| Admitted | 550 | 5,154 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1215 | 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 |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $258 |
Diversity |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (4,545 students vs. 361 students)
Penn State Greater Allegheny vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Greater Allegheny or Longwood University?
- Penn State Greater Allegheny is 59.6% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $8,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Longwood University ($23,316.00 vs. $20,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Longwood University ($14,933 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 32.1% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,022 vs. $15,887)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Penn State Greater Allegheny (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 0% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($10,869 vs. $10,867)
Penn State Greater Allegheny vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Greater Allegheny or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Penn State Greater Allegheny .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 42 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Penn State Greater Allegheny students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Longwood University (84.8%)
Penn State Greater Allegheny vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $12,100 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Greater Allegheny students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/