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SHU Clark University SCSU UNH Pace University-New York Marist College University of Connecticut-Stamford CCSU Berklee School of Music University of Dayton Cleveland State Buffalo State College| University of Bridgeport | Longy School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | Longy | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | longy.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | Longy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $49,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $49,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $31,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | Longy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 82 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 935/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Bridgeport | Longy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | Longy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | Longy | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 56% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | Longy | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | Longy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Bridgeport is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (3,988 students vs. 315 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. Longy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or Longy?
- Longy School of Music is 50.6% more expensive to attend than University of Bridgeport for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.6% higher at Longy than University of Bridgeport ($49,500.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Bridgeport than Longy ($28,470 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 36.3% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($12,000 vs. $16,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport as Longy School of Music (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 22.8% larger than aid received University of Bridgeport ($31,776 vs. $25,886)
University of Bridgeport vs. Longy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or Longy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longy or University of Bridgeport .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than University of Bridgeport (81.5%)
University of Bridgeport vs. Longy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport 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 University of Bridgeport.
- Longy School of Music students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Longy graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/