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Overview |
Longy | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Longy | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Longy | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $274 |
Diversity |
Longy | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 56% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Longy | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Longy | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (3,082 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Longy School of Music is 107.1% more expensive to attend than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.1% higher at Longy than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($49,500.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Longy ($10,022 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 31.1% lower than costs at Longy School of Music ($9,150 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music as Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 34.7% larger than aid received Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($31,776 vs. $23,589)
Longy vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or Longy .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (84.3%)
Longy vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Longy.
- Longy School of Music students graduate with a $306 lower median federal student loan debt than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($26,194 vs. $26,500)
- Longy graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($270 vs. $274)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/