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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Waynesburg University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Waynesburg College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Waynesburg, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,366 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #535 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | waynesburg.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Waynesburg College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,300 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,300 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,281 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,464 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 95% |
Admission |
Waynesburg College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,630 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Waynesburg College | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Waynesburg College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Waynesburg College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 91% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Waynesburg College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Waynesburg College | 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 Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,366 students)
Waynesburg College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Waynesburg College or Longwood University?
- Waynesburg University is 211.9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($27,300.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.9% higher at Waynesburg College than Longwood University ($27,300.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Waynesburg College ($21,772 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 18.1% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,120 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Waynesburg University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waynesburg University students is 69% larger than aid received Longwood University ($17,464 vs. $10,332)
Waynesburg College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Waynesburg College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Waynesburg College .
- The average SAT score at Waynesburg University (1019) is 34 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Waynesburg College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
Waynesburg College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Waynesburg University (60% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Waynesburg College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/