Longwood University vs. University of Charleston

Comparable Facts

Compare Longwood University in Farmville, VA with University of Charleston in Charleston, WV on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Longwood University is larger than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (4,612 students vs. 3,062 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Longwood University is located in Farmville, VA (Remote Town setting); University of Charleston is in Charleston, WV (Small City setting).
• Longwood University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Charleston is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Longwood University 15:1; University of Charleston 15:1.

Longwood University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or University of Charleston? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Longwood University ($20,844 vs. $20,847).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 29.5% lower than at Longwood University ($12,280 vs. $17,424).
• University of Charleston is 114.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than Longwood University (about $18,056 more per year; $33,800.00 vs. $15,744.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 20.8% higher at University of Charleston than at Longwood University (about $5,822 more per year; $33,800.00 vs. $27,978.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Longwood University as at University of Charleston (97% vs. 97%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 87.3% larger than aid received by Longwood University students ($26,132 vs. $13,954).

Longwood University vs. University of Charleston Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or University of Charleston? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between University of Charleston and Longwood University.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Longwood University (1120) is 50 points higher than at University of Charleston (1070).
• Incoming Longwood University students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 21 at University of Charleston).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Longwood University 1030/1210; University of Charleston 985/1160.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Longwood University 19/26; University of Charleston 19/23.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Longwood University - Test optional; University of Charleston - Test-free.
• Enrolled freshman Longwood University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Charleston (3.13).
• Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than University of Charleston (61.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 17% at Longwood University vs. 16.8% at University of Charleston.

Longwood University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Longwood University and University of Charleston? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Longwood University's six-year graduation rate (60%) is higher than University of Charleston's (51%).
• Graduates from University of Charleston earn a median of about $2,000 more per year than Longwood University graduates about ten years after starting college ($45,200 vs. $43,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Charleston graduates have a $4,500 lower median loan debt than Longwood University graduates ($20,500 vs. $25,000).
• Among borrowers, University of Charleston graduates have an estimated $47 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Longwood University graduates ($211 vs. $258).
• More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.