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RU JMU Wingate University UNC Charlotte CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU| Queens University of Charlotte | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Queens | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,873 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #289 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | queens.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,030 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,030 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,026 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,459 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,123 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Queens | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1255 | 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 7, 2023 |
Academics |
Queens | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Queens | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Queens | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Queens | 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Queens based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,873 students)
Queens vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens or Longwood University?
- Queens University of Charlotte is 345.9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($39,030.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.9% higher at Queens than Longwood University ($39,030.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Queens ($21,772 vs. $29,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Queens University of Charlotte are 2.1% lower than costs at Longwood University ($14,026 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Queens University of Charlotte than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Queens University of Charlotte students is 143.2% larger than aid received Longwood University ($25,123 vs. $10,332)
Queens vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Queens .
- The average SAT score at Queens University of Charlotte (1064) is 79 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Queens students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Queens (3.41)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Queens (71.3%)
Queens vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens 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 Queens.
- The graduation rate at Queens is higher than Longwood University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Queens University of Charlotte earn on average $900 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Queens graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Queens graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/