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Overview |
A&M Commerce | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Commerce, TX | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,306 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #934 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamu-commerce.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
A&M Commerce | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,790 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,030 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,728 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,025 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,983 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
A&M Commerce | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,604 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 5,709 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1150 | 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
A&M Commerce | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
A&M Commerce | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,514 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $212 | $258 |
Diversity |
A&M Commerce | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
A&M Commerce | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
A&M Commerce | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University Commerce is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 4,358 students)
A&M Commerce vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, A&M Commerce or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 82.7% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at Longwood University than Texas A & M University Commerce ($21,690.00 vs. $17,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Commerce than Longwood University ($13,025 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Commerce are 47.2% lower than costs at Longwood University ($9,728 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M University Commerce than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 3.5% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Commerce ($10,332 vs. $9,983)
A&M Commerce vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, A&M Commerce or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or A&M Commerce .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 5 points higher than at A&M Commerce (980)
- Incoming A&M Commerce students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than A&M Commerce (86.4%)
A&M Commerce vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, A&M Commerce 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 A&M Commerce.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Texas A & M University Commerce (60% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $2,000 more per year than A&M Commerce graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $41,200)
- Texas A & M University Commerce students graduate with a $4,486 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($20,514 vs. $25,000)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($212 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/