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Overview |
Clark University | Longy | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | longy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Longy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $49,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $49,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $31,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Clark University | Longy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 82 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Clark University | Longy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Longy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Longy | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 56% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Clark University | Longy | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Longy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark University is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 315 students)
Clark University vs. Longy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Longy?
- Clark University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Longy for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Clark University than Longy School of Music ($52,000.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longy School of Music than Clark University ($30,524 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 7.5% lower than costs at Longy School of Music ($11,164 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Clark University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 6.9% larger than aid received Clark University ($31,776 vs. $29,716)
Clark University vs. Longy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Longy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longy or Clark University .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Longy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Longy? 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 Longy and Clark University.
- Longy School of Music students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Longy graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Longy students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/