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Overview |
Longy | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Longy | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Longy | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Longy | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 56% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Longy | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Longy | Gustavus Adolphus 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
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 6% more expensive to attend than Longy for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Longy School of Music ($52,490.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gustavus Adolphus College than Longy ($30,297 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 9% lower than costs at Longy School of Music ($11,010 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 3.2% larger than aid received Longy School of Music ($32,808 vs. $31,776)
Longy vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Longy .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Longy vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy or Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and Longy.
- Longy School of Music students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Longy graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Longy students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/