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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College WVSU Old Dominion WVU Marshall University VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC| Longwood University | Fairmont State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
Longwood University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Longwood University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Longwood University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 3,498 students)
Longwood University vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or Fairmont State ?
- Longwood University is 45.4% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at Longwood University than Fairmont State University ($21,690.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Longwood University ($10,794 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 42.9% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,022 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Fairmont State University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 57.8% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($10,332 vs. $6,547)
Longwood University vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 23 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming Longwood University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Longwood University vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or Fairmont State ? 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 Fairmont State and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Fairmont State University (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/