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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon CSU BC SU Roanoke College| Presbyterian College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PC | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
PC | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
PC | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $258 |
Diversity |
PC | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
PC | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 5% | ||
Campus |
PC | 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 PC based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Longwood University?
- Presbyterian College is 345.4% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.8% higher at PC than Longwood University ($38,990.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Longwood University ($21,571 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 26.7% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,300 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 232.7% larger than aid received Longwood University ($34,379 vs. $10,332)
PC vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 97 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming PC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Longwood University (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $1,108 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,108)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/