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Lehman Queens College Medgar John Jay City College of New York York New Jersey City University Brooklyn College Berklee School of Music Buffalo State College Hunter SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale| Longy School of Music | CUNY New York City College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longy | City Tech | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 13,087 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $6,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $8,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Longy | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 21,335 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 17,452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Longy | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $109 |
Diversity |
Longy | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 56% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Longy | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Longy | City Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or City Tech?
- Longy School of Music is 614.3% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232.7% higher at Longy than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($49,500.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Longy ($6,406 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 49.3% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($12,000 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than CUNY New York City College of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 261.2% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($31,776 vs. $8,797)
Longy vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or Longy .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than City Tech (81.8%)
Longy vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy or City Tech? 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 City Tech and Longy.
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $15,581 lower median federal student loan debt than Longy graduates. ($10,613 vs. $26,194)
- City Tech graduates are paying $161 less per month on federal student loans than Longy graduates. ($109 vs. $270)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/