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Is Longwood a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$152,783 Avg Total Cost

Longwood University Value Report

College Factual set out to determine if Longwood is asking a fair price for the quality of education they provide. Keep reading for the detailed value report.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Average National Quality
Expensive Price

Longwood University is ranked #1,589 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Longwood University is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1589 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  29.09 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $152,783 For That Piece of Paper

The Longwood time to graduate is about 4.28 years and will cost an estimated $35,697 per year. This brings the total cost to 152,783.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$35,697
Average Years to Graduate4.28
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$152,783

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average Longwood student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your Longwood degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$91,481 In-State With Aid
$174,838 Avg Cost No Aid
4.28 Years to Graduate

Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into averages.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Longwood.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$174,838#0F
All Students$152,783#1,589D
Only Students Receiving Aid$139,271#1,610D
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$127,048#F
All Students$104,997#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$91,481#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Virginia.

About 95% of Longwood students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Longwood financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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