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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Ursuline College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ursuline College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Pepper Pike, OH | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 950 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ursuline.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ursuline College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,390 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,390 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,042 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,502 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,059 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Ursuline College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 610 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 519 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/22 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 975/1200 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ursuline College | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ursuline College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ursuline College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Ursuline College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Ursuline College | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than Ursuline College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 950 students)
Ursuline College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ursuline College or Longwood University?
- Ursuline College is 315.7% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($36,390.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.8% higher at Ursuline College than Longwood University ($36,390.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursuline College than Longwood University ($14,502 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursuline College are 18.9% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,042 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursuline College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursuline College students is 210.3% larger than aid received Longwood University ($32,059 vs. $10,332)
Ursuline College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ursuline College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Ursuline College .
- The average SAT score at Ursuline College (1007) is 22 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Ursuline College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Ursuline College (3.46)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Ursuline College (85.1%)
Ursuline College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ursuline College 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 Ursuline College.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Ursuline College (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Ursuline College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursuline College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Ursuline College graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ursuline College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/