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Overview |
Longy | Allen University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Longy | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Longy | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $383 |
Diversity |
Longy | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 56% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Longy | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Longy | Allen University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Allen University is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (657 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or Allen University?
- Longy School of Music is 294.7% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 294.7% higher at Longy than Allen University ($49,500.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Longy ($13,774 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 39.8% lower than costs at Longy School of Music ($8,584 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Allen University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 182% larger than aid received Allen University ($31,776 vs. $11,268)
Longy vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or Longy .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Allen University (43.4%)
Longy vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy or Allen University? 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 Allen University and Longy.
- Longy School of Music students graduate with a $10,925 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $37,119)
- Longy graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($270 vs. $383)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/