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Overview |
Longy | Smith College | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Longy | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Longy | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $196 |
Diversity |
Longy | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 56% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Longy | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Longy | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Smith College is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or Smith College?
- Smith College is 18.1% more expensive to attend than Longy for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Smith College than Longy School of Music ($58,480.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longy School of Music than Smith College ($30,524 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 69.5% lower than costs at Smith College ($12,000 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Smith College (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 54.5% larger than aid received Longy School of Music ($49,109 vs. $31,776)
Longy vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Longy .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Longy vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy or Smith 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 Smith College and Longy.
- Smith College students graduate with a $7,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Longy graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,194)
- Smith College graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Longy graduates. ($196 vs. $270)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/