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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion Coastal Carolina Winthrop University VCU Mason Randolph-Macon Newberry College BC| Lander University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lander University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,524 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Lander University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,663 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 3,143 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 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 |
Lander University | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lander University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Lander University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | 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 Lander University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 4,167 students)
Lander University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or Longwood University?
- Lander University is 22.2% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Longwood University than Lander University ($21,690.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than Longwood University ($15,524 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 33.8% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,700 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Longwood University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 4.2% larger than aid received Longwood University ($10,763 vs. $10,332)
Lander University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 63 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Lander University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander 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 Lander University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Lander University (60% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $37,000)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/