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Overview |
Longy | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Longy | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Longy | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $217 |
Diversity |
Longy | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 56% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Longy | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Longy | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 22.8% more expensive to attend than Longy for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at Dickinson College than Longy School of Music ($60,776.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longy School of Music than Dickinson College ($30,524 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 32.8% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($12,000 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 24.5% larger than aid received Longy School of Music ($39,554 vs. $31,776)
Longy vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Longy .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Longy vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Longy.
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $5,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Longy graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,194)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Longy graduates. ($217 vs. $270)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Longy students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/