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Overview |
Longy | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Longy | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | |||
| 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 | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $266 |
Diversity |
Longy | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 56% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Longy | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Longy | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or Ithaca College?
- Longy School of Music is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Longy than Ithaca College ($49,500.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longy School of Music than Ithaca College ($30,524 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 32.8% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($12,000 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music as Ithaca College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 7.1% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($31,776 vs. $29,677)
Longy vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Longy .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Longy vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy or Ithaca College? 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 Ithaca College and Longy.
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $444 lower median federal student loan debt than Longy graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,194)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Longy graduates. ($266 vs. $270)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Longy students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/