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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Eastern Mennonite University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EMU | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,334 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emu.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
EMU | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,783 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,460 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
EMU | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,144 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/34 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1590 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
EMU | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EMU | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,450 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
EMU | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
EMU | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 5% | ||
Campus |
EMU | 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 EMU based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,334 students)
EMU vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EMU or Longwood University?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 363.7% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.1% higher at EMU than Longwood University ($40,590.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than EMU ($21,772 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 17% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,240 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Longwood University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 194.8% larger than aid received Longwood University ($30,460 vs. $10,332)
EMU vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EMU or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or EMU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Mennonite University (1009) is 24 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming EMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
EMU vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EMU 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 EMU.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Longwood University (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Eastern Mennonite University earn on average $700 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $43,200)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $1,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($23,450 vs. $25,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Longwood University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/