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RU JMU WVU CNU Mary Washington College Fairmont State Old Dominion Marshall University Morgan State VCU Mason Randolph-Macon| Longwood University | West Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 90% |
Admission |
Longwood University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 75% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Longwood University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 3,785 students)
Longwood University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or WVSU?
- Longwood University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at Longwood University than West Virginia State University ($21,690.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Longwood University ($11,684 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 17.2% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,214 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than West Virginia State University (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 9% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($10,332 vs. $9,482)
Longwood University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 58 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Longwood University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than West Virginia State University (60% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $10,500 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/