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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Longy | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | longy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Longy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $49,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $49,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $31,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Longy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 82 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| 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 |
Fitchburg State | Longy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Longy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $270 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Longy | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 56% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Longy | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 315 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Longy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Longy?
- Longy School of Music is 5,003.1% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 602.1% higher at Longy than Fitchburg State University ($49,500.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Longy ($15,535 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 12.6% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($12,000 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 348% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($31,776 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Longy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Longy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longy or Fitchburg State .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Longy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg State.
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $3,509 lower median federal student loan debt than Longy graduates. ($22,685 vs. $26,194)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Longy graduates. ($234 vs. $270)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State 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/