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CofC RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon PC Coastal Carolina BC| Charleston Southern University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
CSU | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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 |
CSU | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
CSU | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 5% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 3,418 students)
CSU vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Longwood University?
- Charleston Southern University is 236.9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at CSU than Longwood University ($29,490.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Longwood University ($17,536 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 27.3% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,250 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Longwood University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 155.7% larger than aid received Longwood University ($26,417 vs. $10,332)
CSU vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 45 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at CSU (3.24)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than CSU (86.8%)
CSU vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Charleston Southern University (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $3,400 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $39,800)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU 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/