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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI Clark University Lehigh| College of the Holy Cross | Longy School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Longy | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | longy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Longy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $49,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $49,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $31,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Longy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 82 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | |||
| 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 |
Holy Cross | Longy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Longy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $270 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Longy | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 56% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Longy | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | 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
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 315 students)
Holy Cross vs. Longy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Longy?
- College of the Holy Cross is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Longy for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Holy Cross than Longy School of Music ($57,600.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longy School of Music than Holy Cross ($30,524 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 38.5% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($12,000 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 24.7% larger than aid received Longy School of Music ($39,615 vs. $31,776)
Holy Cross vs. Longy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Longy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longy or Holy Cross .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Longy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross.
- Longy School of Music students graduate with a $1,306 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,500)
- Longy graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($270 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Longy students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/