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Overview |
UCCS | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 95% |
Admission |
UCCS | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1215 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UCCS | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $258 |
Diversity |
UCCS | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UCCS | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | 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
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (11,431 students vs. 4,358 students)
UCCS vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 14.7% more expensive to attend than UCCS for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Longwood University than University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($21,690.00 vs. $20,544.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Colorado Springs than Longwood University ($16,990 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Colorado Colorado Springs are 25.6% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,400 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (95% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 76.9% larger than aid received University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($10,332 vs. $5,841)
UCCS vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or UCCS .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (1088) is 103 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming UCCS students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at UCCS (3.36)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than UCCS (84.8%)
UCCS vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS 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 UCCS.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs earn on average $3,200 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,200)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs students graduate with a $4,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($20,999 vs. $25,000)
- UCCS graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCCS students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/