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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion St. Joe's VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College| St. Francis College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SFC | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn Heights, NY | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,661 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfc.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFC | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,188 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,188 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,602 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,294 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
SFC | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,272 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 3,600 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 |
SFC | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFC | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,425 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $258 |
Diversity |
SFC | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
SFC | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 5% | ||
Campus |
SFC | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 2,661 students)
SFC vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFC or Longwood University?
- St. Francis College is 210.6% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($27,188.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at SFC than Longwood University ($27,188.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Longwood University ($18,602 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 25.7% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($14,318 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Francis College than Longwood University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Francis College students is 67.4% larger than aid received Longwood University ($17,294 vs. $10,332)
SFC vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFC or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or SFC .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 76 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at SFC (2.9)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than SFC (84.3%)
SFC vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFC 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 SFC.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than St. Francis College (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $6,800 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $43,200)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $575 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($24,425 vs. $25,000)
- SFC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($252 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/