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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Penn State Wilkes Barre | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Lehman, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 368 | 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 Wilkes-Barre | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,728 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,598 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 653 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 622 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 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 Wilkes-Barre | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | 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 Wilkes-Barre | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than Penn State Wilkes-Barre based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 368 students)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Longwood University?
- Penn State Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes Barre than Longwood University ($16,728 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Wilkes Barre are 10.3% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,984 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Penn State Wilkes Barre (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Wilkes Barre students is 2.6% larger than aid received Longwood University ($10,598 vs. $10,332)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 3 points higher than at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (982)
- Incoming Penn State Wilkes-Barre students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Penn State Wilkes Barre (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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/