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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,778 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,299 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,868 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,181 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,780 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 95% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,421 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 7,408 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1200 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (10,778 students vs. 4,358 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 78.2% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at Longwood University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($21,690.00 vs. $15,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than Longwood University ($15,181 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi are 31.7% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,868 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 32.8% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,332 vs. $7,780)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 22 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 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 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $3,800 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $43,200)
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/