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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Westminster College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westminster College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | New Wilmington, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,211 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #489 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminster.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,645 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,252 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Westminster College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,225 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,675 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1258 | 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 |
Westminster College | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Westminster College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 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 | 15% | 4% |
Students |
Westminster College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Westminster 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,211 students)
Westminster College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster College or Longwood University?
- Westminster College is 334.1% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.2% higher at Westminster College than Longwood University ($38,000.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Westminster College ($21,772 vs. $22,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 20.3% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,900 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 192.8% larger than aid received Longwood University ($30,252 vs. $10,332)
Westminster College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Westminster College .
- The average SAT score at Westminster College (1028) is 43 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Westminster College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Westminster College (3.57)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
Westminster College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster 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 Westminster College.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Longwood University (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Longwood University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/