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Overview |
WCU | Longwood University | ||
| Location | West Chester, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,275 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #496 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcupa.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,228 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,973 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,443 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 95% |
Admission |
WCU | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,778 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 12,982 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
WCU | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
WCU | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
WCU | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 5% | ||
Campus |
WCU | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 4,358 students)
WCU vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Longwood University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($21,690.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than WCU ($21,772 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 0.6% lower than costs at Longwood University ($14,228 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (95% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 89.8% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($10,332 vs. $5,443)
WCU vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or WCU .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 87 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming WCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
WCU vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Longwood University (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $5,800 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $43,200)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/