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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC Berklee School of Music Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC USJ UHart| Eastern Connecticut State University | Longy School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Longy | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | longy.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Longy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $49,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $49,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $31,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Longy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 82 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| 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 |
ECSU | Longy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Longy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $270 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Longy | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 56% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | Longy | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 13% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Longy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 315 students)
ECSU vs. Longy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Longy?
- Longy School of Music is 665.1% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 410% higher at Longy than Eastern Connecticut State University ($49,500.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Longy ($18,628 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 34.2% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,000 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as Longy School of Music (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 189.1% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($31,776 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Longy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Longy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longy or ECSU .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Longy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Longy graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,194)
- ECSU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Longy graduates. ($237 vs. $270)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU 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/