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WSSU RU JMU UNCG CNU Mary Washington College Howard CAU Old Dominion North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State| North Carolina A & T State University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 95% |
Admission |
NCAT | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NCAT | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $258 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
NCAT | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 5% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 4,358 students)
NCAT vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 147.3% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at Longwood University than North Carolina A & T State University ($21,690.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Longwood University ($9,189 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 56% lower than costs at Longwood University ($9,179 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than North Carolina A & T State University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 2.5% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($10,332 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 75 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $5,100 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $38,100)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/