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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason F&M Randolph-Macon BC Holy Cross SU| Longwood University | Virginia Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 69% |
Admission |
Longwood University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 813/990 | ||
| 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 | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $348 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 75% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Longwood University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | Virginia Union University | ||
| 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 Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,860 students)
Longwood University vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or Virginia Union University?
- Virginia Union University is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($10,530.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106% higher at Longwood University than Virginia Union University ($21,690.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Longwood University ($21,057 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 54.2% lower than costs at Longwood University ($9,286 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Virginia Union University (95% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 20.2% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($10,332 vs. $8,597)
Longwood University vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 213 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.88 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
Longwood University vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Virginia Union University (60% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $33,300)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $33,750)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($258 vs. $348)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/