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ECU UNC Charlotte UNCW RU JMU NC State ASU NCAT CNU Mary Washington College UNC Chapel Hill WCU| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCG | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 95% |
Admission |
UNCG | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCG | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNCG | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
UNCG | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 4,358 students)
UNCG vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 97.9% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Longwood University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($21,690.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Longwood University ($10,979 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 44.3% lower than costs at Longwood University ($9,924 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (95% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 25.1% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($10,332 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 50 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have at the same average high school GPA (3.59) as students at Longwood University (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
UNCG vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG 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 UNCG.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $4,100 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $2,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($22,737 vs. $25,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/