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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Alvernia University Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College| Rosemont College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rosemont College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Rosemont, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 754 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rosemont.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rosemont College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,890 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,890 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,130 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,741 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,072 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Rosemont College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 950 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 718 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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 |
Rosemont College | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rosemont College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Rosemont College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 41% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Rosemont College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Rosemont College | 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Rosemont College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 754 students)
Rosemont College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rosemont College or Longwood University?
- Rosemont College is 127.2% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($19,890.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Longwood University than Rosemont College ($21,690.00 vs. $19,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rosemont College than Longwood University ($19,741 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rosemont College are 9% lower than costs at Longwood University ($13,130 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rosemont College than Longwood University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rosemont College students is 45.9% larger than aid received Longwood University ($15,072 vs. $10,332)
Rosemont College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rosemont College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Rosemont College .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 101 points higher than at Rosemont College (884)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Rosemont College (18)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Rosemont College (3.2)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Rosemont College (75.6%)
Rosemont College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rosemont College 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 Rosemont College.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Rosemont College (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Rosemont College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Rosemont College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Rosemont College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rosemont College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/