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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon Marshall University BC SU Roanoke College| Longwood University | Concord University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | Concord University | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Longwood University | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 |
Longwood University | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Longwood University | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,748 students)
Longwood University vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or Concord University?
- Longwood University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Longwood University than Concord University ($21,690.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Longwood University ($8,464 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 41.9% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,090 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than Longwood University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 7.6% larger than aid received Longwood University ($11,120 vs. $10,332)
Longwood University vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 9 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Concord University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Concord University (3.4)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Longwood University vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or Concord 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 Concord University and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Concord University (60% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/