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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 95% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $258 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 5% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 4,358 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 29.8% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at Longwood University than Purdue University North Central Campus ($21,690.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Longwood University ($7,832 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 94% lower than costs at Longwood University ($7,380 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Purdue University North Central Campus (95% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 44.1% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($10,332 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 42 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (60% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $41,900)
- Purdue University North Central Campus students graduate with a $164 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($24,836 vs. $25,000)
- Purdue North Central graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/