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RU JMU TROY Alabama Southern Community College The University of West Florida Auburn CNU Mary Washington College University of Alabama at Birmingham Bishop State Community College Old Dominion University of North Alabama| University of South Alabama | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of South Alabama | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,438 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,616 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,232 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,510 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,664 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,686 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,550 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 8,203 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1003/1200 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of South Alabama | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Alabama is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (13,438 students vs. 4,358 students)
University of South Alabama vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than University of South Alabama for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $8,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.9% higher at Longwood University than University of South Alabama ($21,690.00 vs. $17,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Alabama than Longwood University ($15,664 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 68.2% lower than costs at Longwood University ($8,510 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than University of South Alabama (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 34.4% larger than aid received University of South Alabama ($10,332 vs. $7,686)
University of South Alabama vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Alabama or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or University of South Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of South Alabama (1045) is 60 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming University of South Alabama students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman University of South Alabama students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than University of South Alabama (65.4%)
University of South Alabama vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Alabama 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 University of South Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than University of South Alabama (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of South Alabama earn on average $2,000 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $43,200)
- University of South Alabama students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of South Alabama graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Alabama students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/