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Overview |
Stockton | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Galloway, NJ | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,080 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #553 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stockton.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stockton | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,740 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,474 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,564 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,515 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,635 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
Stockton | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,591 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 8,204 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 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 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Stockton | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stockton | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,108 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $258 |
Diversity |
Stockton | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Stockton | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Stockton | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stockton University is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (9,080 students vs. 4,358 students)
Stockton vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stockton or Longwood University?
- Stockton University is 45.6% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($12,740.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Longwood University than Stockton University ($21,690.00 vs. $20,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stockton University than Longwood University ($18,515 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stockton University are 5.6% lower than costs at Longwood University ($13,564 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Stockton University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stockton University students is 12.6% larger than aid received Longwood University ($11,635 vs. $10,332)
Stockton vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stockton or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Stockton .
- The average SAT score at Stockton University (1074) is 89 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Stockton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Stockton (3.54)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Stockton (85.5%)
Stockton vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stockton 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 Stockton.
- The graduation rate at Stockton is higher than Longwood University (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Stockton University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $43,200)
- Stockton University students graduate with a $3,892 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($21,108 vs. $25,000)
- Stockton graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($218 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stockton students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/