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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason WSC Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College| University of Nebraska at Kearney | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNK | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Kearney, NE | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,041 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unk.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNK | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,220 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,036 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,390 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,564 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
UNK | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,794 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 5,842 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNK | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNK | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNK | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UNK | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UNK | 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
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 4,358 students)
UNK vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNK or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 40.7% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.2% higher at Longwood University than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($21,690.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Longwood University ($16,564 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska at Kearney are 25.7% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,390 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 41.9% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,332 vs. $7,282)
UNK vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNK or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or UNK .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 64 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming UNK students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at UNK (3.24)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than UNK (86%)
UNK vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNK 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 UNK.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Longwood University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $200 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $43,200)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($21,250 vs. $25,000)
- UNK graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNK students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/