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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College UConn Berklee School of Music SUNY Cortland SUNY-Potsdam Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey Temple Marist College| Western Connecticut State University | Longy School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Longy | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | longy.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Longy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $49,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $49,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $31,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Longy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 82 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| 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 |
WestConn | Longy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Longy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $270 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Longy | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 56% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WestConn | Longy | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 13% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Longy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 315 students)
WestConn vs. Longy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Longy?
- Longy School of Music is 665.8% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.7% higher at Longy than Western 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 Western Connecticut State University than Longy ($15,862 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 21.4% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,000 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 250.8% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($31,776 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Longy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Longy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longy or WestConn .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Longy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Longy graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,194)
- WestConn graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Longy graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/