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Regent University Lee University RU JMU Cedarville University CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion Messiah College Columbia International University Mason VCU| Liberty University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Liberty University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 96,709 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liberty.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Liberty University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,374 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,374 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,913 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,471 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Liberty University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,943 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 30,723 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3%Open | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9%Open | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 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 |
Liberty University | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Liberty University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $258 |
Diversity |
Liberty University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 31% | 4% |
Students |
Liberty University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Liberty 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 4,358 students)
Liberty University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Liberty University or Longwood University?
- Liberty University is 144.2% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Longwood University than Liberty University ($21,690.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Liberty University ($21,772 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 15.9% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,350 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than Longwood University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 20.7% larger than aid received Longwood University ($12,471 vs. $10,332)
Liberty University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Liberty University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Liberty University .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 85 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Liberty University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Liberty 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 Liberty University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Liberty University (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $834 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $25,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($249 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/