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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Longwood University | Wheeling Jesuit University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 749 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $28,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $28,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $11,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $19,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $21,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Longwood University | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 1,576 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Longwood University | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | Wheeling Jesuit 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 Wheeling Jesuit University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 749 students)
Longwood University vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or Wheeling Jesuit University?
- Wheeling Jesuit University is 220.9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($28,090.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Wheeling Jesuit University than Longwood University ($28,090.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheeling Jesuit University than Longwood University ($19,998 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheeling Jesuit University are 23.2% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,620 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheeling Jesuit University than Longwood University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheeling Jesuit University students is 110.5% larger than aid received Longwood University ($21,746 vs. $10,332)
Longwood University vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or Wheeling Jesuit University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling Jesuit University or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at Wheeling Jesuit University (1032) is 47 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Wheeling Jesuit University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Wheeling Jesuit University (3.33)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Wheeling Jesuit University (72.7%)
Longwood University vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University or Wheeling Jesuit 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 Wheeling Jesuit University and Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling Jesuit University is higher than Longwood University (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Wheeling Jesuit University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheeling Jesuit University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/