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RU JMU Queens CNU Mary Washington College Campbell University Old Dominion UNC Charlotte GWU Lenoir-Rhyne University VCU Mason| Wingate University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wingate University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Wingate, NC | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,396 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wingate.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wingate University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,706 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,706 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,823 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,262 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Wingate University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,292 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 17,482 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 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 |
Wingate University | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wingate University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wingate University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Wingate University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Wingate University | 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Wingate University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 3,396 students)
Wingate University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wingate University or Longwood University?
- Wingate University is 365.1% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.7% higher at Wingate University than Longwood University ($40,706.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than Longwood University ($18,823 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 37.1% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,444 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wingate University than Longwood University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 251% larger than aid received Longwood University ($36,262 vs. $10,332)
Wingate University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wingate University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Wingate University .
- The average SAT score at Wingate University (1040) is 55 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Wingate University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Wingate University (86.2%)
Wingate University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wingate University 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 Wingate University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Wingate University (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wingate University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/