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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Old Dominion Montclair State University VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU| Penn State Worthington Scranton | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Dunmore, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 875 | 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 Worthington Scranton | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,594 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,823 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 95% |
Admission |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,297 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,159 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 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 Worthington Scranton | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 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 Worthington Scranton | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | 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 Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 875 students)
Penn State Worthington Scranton vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Worthington Scranton or Longwood University?
- Penn State Worthington Scranton is 67.1% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Longwood University ($24,318.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Longwood University ($16,594 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton (95% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Worthington Scranton students is 4.8% larger than aid received Longwood University ($10,823 vs. $10,332)
Penn State Worthington Scranton vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 30 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Penn State Worthington Scranton vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Worthington Scranton 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/