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RU JMU CNU Campbell University Mary Washington College Old Dominion Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC| Gardner Webb University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
GWU | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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 |
GWU | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
GWU | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
GWU | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 5% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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
- Longwood University is larger than than GWU based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 3,144 students)
GWU vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Longwood University?
- Gardner Webb University is 256.7% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at GWU than Longwood University ($31,220.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than GWU ($21,772 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 32.9% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,770 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 133.5% larger than aid received Longwood University ($24,130 vs. $10,332)
GWU vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 8 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming GWU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than GWU (74.9%)
GWU vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Gardner Webb University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $2,700 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $31 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($24,969 vs. $25,000)
- Longwood University and GWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/