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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon F&M BC SU Roanoke College| Washington & Jefferson College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
W&J | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
W&J | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
W&J | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
W&J | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
W&J | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 5% | ||
Campus |
W&J | 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
- Longwood University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,151 students)
W&J vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or Longwood University?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 466.8% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.7% higher at W&J than Longwood University ($49,612.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than W&J ($21,772 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 5.9% lower than costs at Longwood University ($13,524 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 277.1% larger than aid received Longwood University ($38,963 vs. $10,332)
W&J vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or W&J .
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
W&J vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J 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 W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Longwood University (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $13,700 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Longwood University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/