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GS RU JMU KSU CNU Mary Washington College Georgia Southwestern Old Dominion Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU| Valdosta State University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
VSU | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
VSU | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
VSU | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
VSU | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 5% | ||
Campus |
VSU | 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
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 4,358 students)
VSU vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 100.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at Longwood University than Valdosta State University ($21,690.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Longwood University ($12,836 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 60.5% lower than costs at Longwood University ($8,922 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Longwood University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 4.6% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($10,332 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 8 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming VSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
VSU vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU 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 VSU.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Valdosta State University (60% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $2,900 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,300)
- Longwood University and VSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Longwood University and VSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/