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Overview |
Dillard University | Longy | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,224 | 315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #959 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dillard.edu | longy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dillard University | Longy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,280 | $49,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,280 | $49,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,730 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,949 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,651 | $31,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Dillard University | Longy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,052 | 82 | ||
| Admitted | 4,036 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 988/1176 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Dillard University | Longy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dillard University | Longy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $270 |
Diversity |
Dillard University | Longy | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 56% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Dillard University | Longy | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Dillard University | Longy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dillard University is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (1,224 students vs. 315 students)
Dillard University vs. Longy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dillard University or Longy?
- Longy School of Music is 170.8% more expensive to attend than Dillard University for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $18,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.8% higher at Longy than Dillard University ($49,500.00 vs. $18,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dillard University than Longy ($18,949 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dillard University are 11.8% lower than costs at Longy School of Music ($10,730 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Dillard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 116.9% larger than aid received Dillard University ($31,776 vs. $14,651)
Dillard University vs. Longy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dillard University or Longy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longy or Dillard University .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Dillard University (79.9%)
Dillard University vs. Longy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dillard 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 Dillard University.
- Longy School of Music students graduate with a $9,806 lower median federal student loan debt than Dillard University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $36,000)
- Longy graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Dillard University graduates. ($270 vs. $372)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dillard University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/