Longy vs. GSC

Comparable Facts

Compare Longy School of Music of Bard College in Cambridge, MA with University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online in Manchester, NH on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online is larger than Longy based on total student enrollment (1,478 students vs. 317 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Longy School of Music of Bard College is located in Cambridge, MA (Midsize City setting); University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online is in Manchester, NH (Distant Town setting).
• Longy School of Music of Bard College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Longy School of Music of Bard College 4:1; University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online 10:1.

Longy vs. GSC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Longy or GSC? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online than Longy ($10,419 vs. $49,815).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online are 48.1% lower than at Longy School of Music of Bard College ($7,648 vs. $14,738).
• Longy School of Music of Bard College is 615.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than GSC (about $47,551 more per year; $55,275.00 vs. $7,724.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 495.4% higher at Longy than at University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online (about $45,991 more per year; $55,275.00 vs. $9,284.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Longy School of Music of Bard College than at University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online (100% vs. 56%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music of Bard College students is 307% larger than aid received by University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online students ($22,635 vs. $5,561).

Longy vs. GSC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Longy or GSC? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between GSC and Longy.

• University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online reports an open admissions policy.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Longy - Not reported; GSC - Open admission.

Longy vs. GSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Longy and GSC? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online's six-year graduation rate is 45%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Longy.
• Graduates from University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online have median earnings of about $36,500 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Longy.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online graduates have a $11,810 lower median loan debt than Longy graduates ($14,384 vs. $26,194).
• Among borrowers, GSC graduates have an estimated $122 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Longy graduates ($148 vs. $270).
• More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 49%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.