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Auburn RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College TROY Old Dominion VCU Alabama Southern Community College Mason Alabama State Randolph-Macon| Auburn University at Montgomery | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AUM | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
AUM | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AUM | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $258 |
Diversity |
AUM | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
AUM | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 5% | ||
Campus |
AUM | 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
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 4,358 students)
AUM vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 6.3% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Longwood University than Auburn University at Montgomery ($21,690.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Longwood University ($13,163 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 94.3% lower than costs at Longwood University ($7,368 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Longwood University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 49% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($10,332 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 5 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming AUM students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
AUM vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $5,300 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $2,808 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $25,000)
- AUM graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/