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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion USC Beaufort ASU VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU| University of South Carolina Aiken | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USC Aiken | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Aiken, SC | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,840 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usca.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
USC Aiken | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,398 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,856 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,376 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,872 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,891 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
USC Aiken | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,453 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1180 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USC Aiken | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USC Aiken | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
USC Aiken | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
USC Aiken | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 5% | ||
Campus |
USC Aiken | 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
- Longwood University is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 3,840 students)
USC Aiken vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USC Aiken or Longwood University?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 18.8% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Longwood University than University of South Carolina Aiken ($21,690.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Longwood University ($11,872 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 70.9% lower than costs at Longwood University ($8,376 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 4.5% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($10,332 vs. $9,891)
USC Aiken vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USC Aiken or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or USC Aiken .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 9 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming USC Aiken students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
USC Aiken vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USC Aiken 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 USC Aiken.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $3,600 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $39,600)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/