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Overview |
Saint Peters; SPC | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,673 | 4,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #610 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintpeters.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Peters; SPC | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,954 | $8,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,954 | $20,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,590 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $22,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,708 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Saint Peters; SPC | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,381 | 6,078 | ||
| Admitted | 3,966 | 5,154 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 1020/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Saint Peters; SPC | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Peters; SPC | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Peters; SPC | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Saint Peters; SPC | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Saint Peters; SPC | 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 Saint Peters; SPC based on total student enrollment (4,545 students vs. 3,673 students)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Peters; SPC or Longwood University?
- Saint Peter's University is 361.4% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($39,954.00 vs. $8,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.4% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Longwood University ($39,954.00 vs. $20,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than Longwood University ($14,486 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 10.7% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($15,887 vs. $17,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Longwood University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 228.5% larger than aid received Longwood University ($35,708 vs. $10,869)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Peters; SPC or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Saint Peters; SPC .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 67 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (3.31)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Longwood University (84.8%)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Peters; SPC 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 Saint Peters; SPC.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Saint Peter's University (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University and Saint Peters; SPC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Longwood University and Saint Peters; SPC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/