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Overview |
TAMUK | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Kingsville, TX | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #774 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamuk.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
TAMUK | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,137 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,133 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,425 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,347 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,723 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 95% |
Admission |
TAMUK | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,768 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 5,569 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TAMUK | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TAMUK | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,636 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $258 |
Diversity |
TAMUK | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 70% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
TAMUK | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 5% | ||
Campus |
TAMUK | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 4,358 students)
TAMUK vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TAMUK or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 70.4% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Longwood University than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($21,690.00 vs. $18,133.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Longwood University ($11,347 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 51.9% lower than costs at Longwood University ($9,425 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Texas A&M University Kingsville (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 3.8% larger than aid received Longwood University ($10,723 vs. $10,332)
TAMUK vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TAMUK or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or TAMUK .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 48 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at TAMUK (3.45)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
TAMUK vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TAMUK 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 TAMUK.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $3,100 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $43,200)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $5,364 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($19,636 vs. $25,000)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($203 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/