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Temple Berklee School of Music Point Park University CalArts Pace University-New York PAFA UNCSA| Longy School of Music | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longy | UArts | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Longy | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Longy | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 56% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Longy | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Longy | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of the Arts is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (1,313 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Longy for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at UArts than Longy School of Music ($50,950.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longy School of Music than UArts ($30,524 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 49.6% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($12,000 vs. $17,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music as The University of the Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 24.8% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($31,776 vs. $25,460)
Longy vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Longy .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than UArts (80%)
Longy vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy or UArts? 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 UArts and Longy.
- Longy School of Music students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Longy graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts 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/