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Overview |
Longy | Williams | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Williamstown, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 2,222 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | williams.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | Williams | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $61,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $61,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $20,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $57,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 45% |
Admission |
Longy | Williams | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 15,321 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 1,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 8.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | |||
| 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 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Longy | Williams | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | Williams | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $73,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $14,582 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $150 |
Diversity |
Longy | Williams | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 56% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Longy | Williams | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Longy | Williams | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Williams College is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (2,222 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. Williams Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or Williams?
- Williams College is 24.1% more expensive to attend than Longy for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at Williams than Longy School of Music ($61,450.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Longy ($20,965 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 29.4% lower than costs at Williams College ($12,000 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Williams College (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 79.8% larger than aid received Longy School of Music ($57,121 vs. $31,776)
Longy vs. Williams Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or Williams? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Williams or Longy .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Williams (8.5%)
Longy vs. Williams Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy or Williams? 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 Williams and Longy.
- Williams College students graduate with a $11,612 lower median federal student loan debt than Longy graduates. ($14,582 vs. $26,194)
- Williams graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than Longy graduates. ($150 vs. $270)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Longy students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/