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Overview |
Holy Names University | Longy | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 959 | 315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hnu.edu | longy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Names University | Longy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,579 | $49,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,579 | $49,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,274 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,065 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,236 | $31,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Names University | Longy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 921 | 82 | ||
| Admitted | 921 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Holy Names University | Longy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Names University | Longy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Holy Names University | Longy | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 56% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Names University | Longy | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Holy Names 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
- Holy Names University is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (959 students vs. 315 students)
Holy Names University vs. Longy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Names University or Longy?
- Longy School of Music is 19.1% more expensive to attend than Holy Names University for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $41,579.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Longy than Holy Names University ($49,500.00 vs. $41,579.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Names University than Longy ($23,065 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 18.9% lower than costs at Holy Names University ($12,000 vs. $14,274)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Holy Names University as Longy School of Music (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Names University students is 4.6% larger than aid received Longy School of Music ($33,236 vs. $31,776)
Holy Names University vs. Longy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Names University or Longy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longy or Holy Names University .
- Holy Names University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Longy (89%)
Holy Names University vs. Longy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Names 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 Holy Names University.
- Longy School of Music students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Names University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Longy graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Names University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Names University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/