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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| North Carolina Wesleyan College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Rocky Mount, NC | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,337 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncwc.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,952 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,952 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,264 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,701 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,392 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,379 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1120 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,718 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $258 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 46% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 4% |
Students |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 5% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,337 students)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Wesleyan College or Longwood University?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 287.9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Longwood University ($33,952.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Longwood University ($18,701 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 16.7% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,264 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Longwood University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 174.8% larger than aid received Longwood University ($28,392 vs. $10,332)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Wesleyan College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or North Carolina Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 107 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Wesleyan College 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (60% vs. 22%)
- Graduates of North Carolina Wesleyan College and Longwood University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($43,200 vs. $43,200)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($22,718 vs. $25,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/