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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Johnson University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Johnson University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 939 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,384 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,384 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,664 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,012 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,423 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 95% |
Admission |
Johnson University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 443 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 280 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.2% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1175 | 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 |
Johnson University | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $258 |
Diversity |
Johnson University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Johnson University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Johnson University | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 939 students)
Johnson University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson University or Longwood University?
- Johnson University is 98.6% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($17,384.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Longwood University than Johnson University ($21,690.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson University than Longwood University ($21,012 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 65.3% lower than costs at Longwood University ($8,664 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Johnson University (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 9.6% larger than aid received Johnson University ($10,332 vs. $9,423)
Johnson University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Johnson University .
- The average SAT score at Johnson University (1035) is 50 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Johnson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Johnson University (3.52)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Johnson University (63.2%)
Johnson University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson University 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 Johnson University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Johnson University (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $3,620 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($21,380 vs. $25,000)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/