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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Miami Roanoke College| Wittenberg University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 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 |
Wittenberg University | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Longwood University?
- Wittenberg University is 382.8% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.8% higher at Wittenberg University than Longwood University ($42,260.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Wittenberg University ($21,772 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 26.9% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,280 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 215.8% larger than aid received Longwood University ($32,632 vs. $10,332)
Wittenberg University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Wittenberg University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Longwood University (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/