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Overview |
Tarleton | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Stephenville, TX | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,092 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tarleton.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tarleton | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,416 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,208 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,328 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,755 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,463 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 95% |
Admission |
Tarleton | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,788 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 5,039 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.6% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Tarleton | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tarleton | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $258 |
Diversity |
Tarleton | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Tarleton | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Tarleton | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 4,358 students)
Tarleton vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tarleton or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 98.2% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.7% higher at Longwood University than Tarleton State University ($21,690.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than Longwood University ($13,755 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 38.6% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,328 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Tarleton State University (95% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 22.1% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($10,332 vs. $8,463)
Tarleton vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tarleton or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Tarleton .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 26 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming Tarleton students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Tarleton (87.1%)
Tarleton vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tarleton 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 Tarleton.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Tarleton State University (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $43,200)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tarleton students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/