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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania SU Roanoke College| Penn State Mont Alto | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Mont Alto | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Mont Alto, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 670 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Mont Alto | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,254 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,838 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,124 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 95% |
Admission |
Penn State Mont Alto | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 678 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 619 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Penn State Mont Alto | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Mont Alto | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 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 Mont Alto | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Penn State Mont Alto | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Mont Alto | 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 Mont Alto based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 670 students)
Penn State Mont Alto vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Mont Alto or Longwood University?
- Penn State Mont Alto is 57.9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Penn State Mont Alto than Longwood University ($23,086.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Mont Alto than Longwood University ($19,838 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Mont Alto are 16.8% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,254 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Penn State Mont Alto (95% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 13.2% larger than aid received Penn State Mont Alto ($10,332 vs. $9,124)
Penn State Mont Alto vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Mont Alto 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 Mont Alto .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 30 points higher than at Penn State Mont Alto (955)
- Incoming Penn State Mont Alto students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Penn State Mont Alto has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Penn State Mont Alto vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Mont Alto 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 Mont Alto.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Penn State Mont Alto (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Penn State Mont Alto 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 Mont Alto graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Mont Alto graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Mont Alto 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/