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RU JMU Texas Tech UT Dallas CNU UT Arlington UT Austin Mary Washington College SFASU Old Dominion UH UNT| The University of Texas at Tyler | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Tyler | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Tyler, TX | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,322 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #516 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uttyler.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Tyler | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,232 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,908 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,248 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,612 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 95% |
Admission |
UT Tyler | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,493 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 3,279 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | 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 24, 2025 |
Academics |
UT Tyler | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Tyler | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,632 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $192 | $258 |
Diversity |
UT Tyler | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
UT Tyler | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UT Tyler | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Tyler is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (9,322 students vs. 4,358 students)
UT Tyler vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Tyler or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 18.4% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at UT Tyler than Longwood University ($23,232.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Tyler than Longwood University ($13,248 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Tyler are 44.5% lower than costs at Longwood University ($9,908 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than The University of Texas at Tyler (95% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 7.5% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($10,332 vs. $9,612)
UT Tyler vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Tyler or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or UT Tyler .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Tyler (1059) is 74 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming UT Tyler students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at UT Tyler (3.44)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
UT Tyler vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Tyler 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 UT Tyler.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than The University of Texas at Tyler (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $5,900 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $43,200)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $6,368 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($18,632 vs. $25,000)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($192 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Tyler students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/