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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Wilson College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wilson College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Chambersburg, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,360 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilson.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilson College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,968 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,923 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,241 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Wilson College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 739 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 695 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1120 | 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 |
Wilson College | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilson College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wilson College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 4% |
Students |
Wilson College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Wilson College | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,360 students)
Wilson College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilson College or Longwood University?
- Wilson College is 187.9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Wilson College than Longwood University ($25,200.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Wilson College ($21,772 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 19.6% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,968 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Longwood University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilson College students is 37.8% larger than aid received Longwood University ($14,241 vs. $10,332)
Wilson College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilson College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Wilson College .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 44 points higher than at Wilson College (941)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Wilson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Wilson College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilson College 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 Wilson College.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Wilson College (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $34,700)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/