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Overview |
Longwood University | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 66% |
Admission |
Longwood University | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Longwood University | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $144 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Longwood University | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 4,358 students)
Longwood University vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or CSUMB?
- Longwood University is 52.4% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Longwood University than California State University Monterey Bay ($21,690.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than Longwood University ($11,435 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 13.6% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($14,318 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than California State University Monterey Bay (95% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 18.7% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($10,332 vs. $8,702)
Longwood University vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Longwood University .
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at CSUMB (3.45)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Longwood University vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $2,100 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $43,200)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,000)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($144 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUMB students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/