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Overview |
Longy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Longy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | |||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $278 |
Diversity |
Longy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 56% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Longy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Longy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Longy School of Music is 30.6% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at Longy than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($49,500.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longy School of Music than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($30,524 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 56.3% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($12,000 vs. $18,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 22.3% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($31,776 vs. $25,979)
Longy vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Longy .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Longy vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Longy.
- Longy School of Music students graduate with a $706 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($26,194 vs. $26,900)
- Longy graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($270 vs. $278)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/