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Maine Maritime Academy SUNY Maritime College CMA Berklee School of Music UMass Dartmouth SUNY College at Oswego Stonehill College Wentworth Institute of Technology University of Maine Temple Bentley| Longy School of Music | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longy | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Buzzards Bay, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 1,425 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #338 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | maritime.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $1,994 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $15,882 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $14,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $21,668 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $11,804 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Longy | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 1,028 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 919 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1185 | |||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Longy | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $87,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Longy | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 86% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 56% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Longy | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Longy | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (1,425 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or Massachusetts Maritime Academy?
- Longy School of Music is 2,382.4% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts Maritime Academy for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $1,994.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.7% higher at Longy than Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($49,500.00 vs. $15,882.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts Maritime Academy than Longy ($21,668 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 20.2% lower than costs at Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($12,000 vs. $14,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Massachusetts Maritime Academy (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 169.2% larger than aid received Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($31,776 vs. $11,804)
Longy vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or Massachusetts Maritime Academy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Massachusetts Maritime Academy or Longy .
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Longy (89%)
Longy vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy or Massachusetts Maritime Academy? 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 Massachusetts Maritime Academy and Longy.
- Longy School of Music students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Longy graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Longy students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/