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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College VSU Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon ABAC BC SU| Georgia Southwestern State University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 115.4% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at Longwood University than Georgia Southwestern State University ($21,690.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than Longwood University ($12,186 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 59.5% lower than costs at Longwood University ($8,978 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 9.1% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($10,332 vs. $9,472)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 18 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming Georgia Southwestern students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (60% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/