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GWU Catawba College Wingate University Limestone University BAC Guilford College NC State ECU Berklee School of Music UNC Charlotte ASU Campbell University| Longy School of Music | Lenoir Rhyne University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longy | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Longy | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Longy | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Longy | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 56% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Longy | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Longy | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Longy School of Music is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Lenoir-Rhyne University for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Longy than Lenoir Rhyne University ($49,500.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Longy ($21,843 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 7.5% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($12,000 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music as Lenoir Rhyne University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Longy School of Music ($35,641 vs. $31,776)
Longy vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or Lenoir-Rhyne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lenoir-Rhyne University or Longy .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Longy vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy or Lenoir-Rhyne 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University and Longy.
- Longy School of Music students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Longy graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lenoir-Rhyne University 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/