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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion KU VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU ISU| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UALR | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 95% |
Admission |
UALR | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
UALR | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
UALR | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
UALR | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UALR | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 4,358 students)
UALR vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 52.8% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at Longwood University than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($21,690.00 vs. $16,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Longwood University ($11,173 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 56.3% lower than costs at Longwood University ($9,162 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 1.6% larger than aid received Longwood University ($10,494 vs. $10,332)
UALR vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or UALR .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (990) is 5 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming UALR students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at UALR (3.42)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (60% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $5,200 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- UALR graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/