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Edward Waters College Florida A&M Florida Memorial University Albany State University Berklee School of Music Barry University Daytona State College Tuskegee University Temple JCSU| Bethune Cookman University | Longy School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Longy | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | longy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Longy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $49,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $49,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $31,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Longy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 82 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | |||
| 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 |
Bethune-Cookman | Longy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Longy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $270 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Longy | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 56% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Longy | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | 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
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 315 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Longy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Longy?
- Longy School of Music is 257.6% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 257.6% higher at Longy than Bethune Cookman University ($49,500.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Longy ($15,769 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 15.4% lower than costs at Longy School of Music ($10,396 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Bethune Cookman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 130.6% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($31,776 vs. $13,780)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Longy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or Longy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longy or Bethune-Cookman .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Bethune-Cookman (85%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Longy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman 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 Bethune-Cookman.
- Longy School of Music students graduate with a $9,791 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($26,194 vs. $35,985)
- Longy graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($270 vs. $372)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/