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Overview |
Longy | Bard College | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Longy | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Longy | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $270 |
Diversity |
Longy | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 56% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Longy | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Longy | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or Bard College?
- Bard College is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Longy for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Bard College than Longy School of Music ($59,800.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Longy ($25,214 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 43.2% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,000 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 68.6% larger than aid received Longy School of Music ($53,584 vs. $31,776)
Longy vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Longy .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Longy vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy or Bard College? 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 Bard College and Longy.
- Bard College and Longy graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,194 vs. $26,194)
- Bard College and Longy graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($270 vs. $270)
- Bard College and Longy graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation (81% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/