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Edward Waters College Bethune-Cookman Berklee School of Music Temple Florida A&M| Florida Memorial University | Longy School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Memorial University | Longy | ||
| Location | Miami Gardens, FL | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,137 | 315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fmuniv.edu | longy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Memorial University | Longy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,576 | $49,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,576 | $49,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,160 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,359 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,943 | $31,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Memorial University | Longy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,931 | 82 | ||
| Admitted | 8,344 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Memorial University | Longy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Memorial University | Longy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 18% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,875 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $443 | $270 |
Diversity |
Florida Memorial University | Longy | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 56% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Florida Memorial University | Longy | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Florida Memorial University | Longy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Memorial University is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (1,137 students vs. 315 students)
Florida Memorial University vs. Longy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Memorial University or Longy?
- Longy School of Music is 293.6% more expensive to attend than Florida Memorial University for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 293.6% higher at Longy than Florida Memorial University ($49,500.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Memorial University than Longy ($16,359 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Memorial University are 47.1% lower than costs at Longy School of Music ($8,160 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Florida Memorial University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 112.6% larger than aid received Florida Memorial University ($31,776 vs. $14,943)
Florida Memorial University vs. Longy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Memorial University or Longy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longy or Florida Memorial University .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Florida Memorial University (69.9%)
Florida Memorial University vs. Longy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Memorial University 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 Florida Memorial University.
- Longy School of Music students graduate with a $16,681 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Memorial University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $42,875)
- Longy graduates are paying $173 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Memorial University graduates. ($270 vs. $443)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/