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Overview |
TU | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 95% |
Admission |
TU | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $258 |
Diversity |
TU | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
TU | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 5% | ||
Campus |
TU | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 4,358 students)
TU vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 20.9% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at TU than Longwood University ($23,240.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Longwood University ($14,443 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 5% lower than costs at Longwood University ($13,642 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Towson University (95% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 10.5% larger than aid received Longwood University ($11,415 vs. $10,332)
TU vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 96 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming TU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Longwood University (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $43,200)
- Towson University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,000)
- TU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($183 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/