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Dean College Endicott College Bridgewater State Regis College Merrimack Stonehill College UMass Dartmouth Husson University Berklee School of Music Westfield State University Mitchell College Roger Williams University| Curry College | Longy School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Curry College | Longy | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,052 | 315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | longy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | Longy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,440 | $49,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,440 | $49,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,030 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,091 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,402 | $31,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Curry College | Longy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,743 | 82 | ||
| Admitted | 4,151 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1083/1165 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Curry College | Longy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | Longy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $270 |
Diversity |
Curry College | Longy | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 56% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Curry College | Longy | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Curry College | Longy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Curry College is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (2,052 students vs. 315 students)
Curry College vs. Longy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or Longy?
- Longy School of Music is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Curry College for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $42,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Longy than Curry College ($49,500.00 vs. $42,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longy School of Music than Curry College ($30,524 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 41.9% lower than costs at Curry College ($12,000 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Curry College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 8.1% larger than aid received Curry College ($31,776 vs. $29,402)
Curry College vs. Longy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curry College or Longy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longy or Curry College .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Curry College (87.5%)
Curry College vs. Longy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry College 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 Curry College.
- Curry College students graduate with a $194 lower median federal student loan debt than Longy graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,194)
- Curry College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Longy graduates. ($268 vs. $270)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Curry College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/