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Overview |
Longy | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Longy | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Longy | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $325 |
Diversity |
Longy | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 33% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 56% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Longy | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Longy | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (1,824 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Longy School of Music is 484% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 250% higher at Longy than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($49,500.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Longy ($15,502 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 14% lower than costs at Longy School of Music ($10,530 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 150% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($31,776 vs. $12,708)
Longy vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Longy .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
Longy vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? 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 Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and Longy.
- Longy School of Music students graduate with a $5,306 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($26,194 vs. $31,500)
- Longy graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($270 vs. $325)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/