Longy vs. NEC

Comparable Facts

Compare Longy School of Music of Bard College in Cambridge, MA with New England College in Henniker, NH on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

New England College is larger than Longy based on total student enrollment (3,275 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); New England College is in Henniker, NH (Distant Rural setting).
• Longy School of Music of Bard College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. New England College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Longy School of Music of Bard College 4:1; New England College 8:1.

Longy vs. NEC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Longy or NEC? 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 New England College than Longy ($27,398 vs. $49,815).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music of Bard College are 15.9% lower than at New England College ($14,738 vs. $17,526).
• Longy School of Music of Bard College is 31.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than NEC (about $13,337 more per year; $55,275.00 vs. $41,938.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 31.8% higher at Longy than at New England College (about $13,337 more per year; $55,275.00 vs. $41,938.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Longy School of Music of Bard College than at New England College (100% vs. 99%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 41.8% larger than aid received by Longy School of Music of Bard College students ($32,095 vs. $22,635).

Longy vs. NEC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Longy or NEC? 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 NEC and Longy.

• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Longy - Not reported; NEC - Test-free.

Longy vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Longy and NEC? 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.

• New England College's six-year graduation rate is 38%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Longy.
• Graduates from New England College have median earnings of about $39,400 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Longy.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Longy School of Music of Bard College graduates have a $806 lower median loan debt than NEC graduates ($26,194 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Longy graduates have an estimated $9 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than NEC graduates ($270 vs. $279).
• More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 54%)

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.