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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Longwood University | Centra College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | Centra College | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 227 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Longwood University | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Longwood University | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $124 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Longwood University | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 227 students)
Longwood University vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or Centra College?
- Centra College is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.7% higher at Longwood University than Centra College ($21,690.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Centra College ($21,772 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 52.2% lower than costs at Longwood University ($9,406 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 59.1% larger than aid received Centra College ($10,332 vs. $6,495)
Longwood University vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Longwood University .
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Centra College (40%)
Longwood University vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or Centra College? 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 Centra College and Longwood University.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,200)
- Centra College students graduate with a $12,958 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($12,042 vs. $25,000)
- Centra College graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($124 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centra College 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/