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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC A&M Commerce ATU SU| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 4,358 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 24.7% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.2% higher at Longwood University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($21,690.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Longwood University ($14,056 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 83.4% lower than costs at Longwood University ($7,809 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Longwood University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 10.9% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($10,332 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 3 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (3.46)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (60% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($17,020 vs. $25,000)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($175 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/