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Overview |
Longy | Drew University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Longy | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Longy | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Longy | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 56% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Longy | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Longy | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drew University is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (2,092 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or Drew University?
- Longy School of Music is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Longy than Drew University ($49,500.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drew University than Longy ($28,183 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 36.7% lower than costs at Drew University ($12,000 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Drew University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 0.4% larger than aid received Longy School of Music ($31,901 vs. $31,776)
Longy vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or Longy .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Drew University (72.7%)
Longy vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy or Drew 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 Drew University and Longy.
- Longy School of Music students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Longy graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/