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Overview |
Longy | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #355 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Longy | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1270 | |||
| 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 | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Longy | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 56% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Longy | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Longy | Roger Williams University | ||
| 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
- Roger Williams University is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or Roger Williams University?
- Longy School of Music is 21.8% more expensive to attend than Roger Williams University for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Longy than Roger Williams University ($49,500.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longy School of Music than Roger Williams University ($30,524 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 35.8% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($12,000 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Roger Williams University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 54.2% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($31,776 vs. $20,611)
Longy vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or Roger Williams University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roger Williams University or Longy .
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Longy (89%)
Longy vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy or Roger Williams 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 Roger Williams University and Longy.
- Longy School of Music students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Longy graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Longy students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/