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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon University of North Dakota BC SU Roanoke College| Minot State University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Minot, ND | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,777 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #726 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | minotstateu.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,168 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,168 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,180 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,360 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,542 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 95% |
Admission |
MSU | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 498 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 464 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 81.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 992/1178 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
MSU | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,725 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $258 |
Diversity |
MSU | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
MSU | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 5% | ||
Campus |
MSU | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 2,777 students)
MSU vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 22.1% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202.6% higher at Longwood University than Minot State University ($21,690.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minot State University than Longwood University ($12,360 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 99.4% lower than costs at Longwood University ($7,180 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Minot State University (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 86.4% larger than aid received Minot State University ($10,332 vs. $5,542)
MSU vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Minot State University (999) is 14 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MSU (3.42)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
MSU vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or Longwood 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 Longwood University and MSU.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Minot State University (60% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Minot State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $43,200)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $6,275 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($18,725 vs. $25,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/