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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University UHart Albertus Magnus College| Southern Connecticut State University | Longy School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Longy | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | longy.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Longy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $49,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $49,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $31,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | Longy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 82 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| 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 |
SCSU | Longy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Longy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $270 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Longy | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 56% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
SCSU | Longy | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Longy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 315 students)
SCSU vs. Longy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Longy?
- Longy School of Music is 665.1% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.7% higher at Longy than Southern Connecticut State University ($49,500.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Longy ($18,712 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 17.3% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($12,000 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 334.8% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($31,776 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Longy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Longy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longy or SCSU .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. Longy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Longy? 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 Longy and SCSU.
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,944 lower median federal student loan debt than Longy graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,194)
- SCSU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Longy graduates. ($240 vs. $270)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/