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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon Marywood YCP BC SU| Wilkes University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wilkes | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Wilkes | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 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 |
Wilkes | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Wilkes | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 4,358 students)
Wilkes vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or Longwood University?
- Wilkes University is 347.1% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.4% higher at Wilkes than Longwood University ($39,134.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Wilkes ($21,772 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 10.7% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($14,318 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Longwood University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 184.9% larger than aid received Longwood University ($29,441 vs. $10,332)
Wilkes vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Wilkes .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 68 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Wilkes vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes 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 Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Wilkes University (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilkes students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/