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Overview |
Idaho | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,849 | 4,545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #552 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $8,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,508 | $20,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,380 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,377 | $22,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,095 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Idaho | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,222 | 6,078 | ||
| Admitted | 9,666 | 5,154 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1200 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Idaho | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $258 |
Diversity |
Idaho | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Idaho | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Idaho is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (11,849 students vs. 4,545 students)
Idaho vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 32.4% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($8,660.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at Idaho than Longwood University ($27,508.00 vs. $20,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than Longwood University ($14,377 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 53.1% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,380 vs. $15,887)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than University of Idaho (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 11.3% larger than aid received Longwood University ($12,095 vs. $10,869)
Idaho vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at University of Idaho (1061) is 76 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Idaho students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Idaho (3.47)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Idaho (79.1%)
Idaho vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho 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 Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than University of Idaho (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $3,700 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $43,200)
- University of Idaho students graduate with a $721 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($24,279 vs. $25,000)
- Idaho graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($251 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Idaho students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/