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RU JMU Middle Tennessee State University CNU Mary Washington College WCU Tennessee Old Dominion Austin Peay State University ECU VCU Mason| East Tennessee State University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ETSU | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Johnson City, TN | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,483 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etsu.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
ETSU | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,722 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,532 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,613 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,350 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,739 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
ETSU | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,609 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 8,193 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 |
ETSU | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ETSU | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
ETSU | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
ETSU | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 5% | ||
Campus |
ETSU | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 4,358 students)
ETSU vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ETSU or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.1% higher at Longwood University than East Tennessee State University ($21,690.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Longwood University ($14,350 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 48.9% lower than costs at Longwood University ($9,613 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 18.2% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($10,332 vs. $8,739)
ETSU vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ETSU or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or ETSU .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 83 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than ETSU (85.3%)
ETSU vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ETSU 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 ETSU.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than East Tennessee State University (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $3,200 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/