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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Longy | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | longy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Longy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $49,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $49,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $31,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Longy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 82 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | Longy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Longy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $270 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Longy | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 56% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Longy | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Longy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 315 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Longy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Longy?
- Longy School of Music is 5,339.6% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 602.1% higher at Longy than Bridgewater State University ($49,500.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than Longy ($17,225 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 18% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($12,000 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Bridgewater State University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 268.8% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($31,776 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. Longy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Longy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longy or Bridgewater State .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Bridgewater State (87.7%)
Bridgewater State vs. Longy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State 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 Bridgewater State.
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $1,604 lower median federal student loan debt than Longy graduates. ($24,590 vs. $26,194)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Longy graduates. ($254 vs. $270)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bridgewater State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/