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JMU VCU CNU Mason RU William & Mary Old Dominion UVA Virginia Tech Randolph-Macon BC SU| Longwood University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
Longwood University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Longwood University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 3,757 students)
Longwood University vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or Mary Washington College?
- University of Mary Washington is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($8,938.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at Mary Washington College than Longwood University ($25,858.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Mary Washington College ($21,772 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 18.4% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,090 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than University of Mary Washington (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 14.2% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($10,332 vs. $9,046)
Longwood University vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 125 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Mary Washington College (85.8%)
Longwood University vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Longwood University (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $12,300 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $43,200)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Longwood University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/