Longy vs. Regis College

Comparable Facts

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

Regis College is larger than Longy based on total student enrollment (2,517 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); Regis College is in Weston, MA (Large Suburban setting).
• Longy School of Music of Bard College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Regis College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Longy School of Music of Bard College 4:1; Regis College 9:1.

Longy vs. Regis College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Longy or Regis College? 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 Regis College than Longy ($28,575 vs. $49,815).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music of Bard College are 13.7% lower than at Regis College ($14,738 vs. $17,080).
• Longy School of Music of Bard College is 11.3% more expensive for in-state tuition than Regis College (about $5,595 more per year; $55,275.00 vs. $49,680.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 11.3% higher at Longy than at Regis College (about $5,595 more per year; $55,275.00 vs. $49,680.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Longy School of Music of Bard College as at Regis College (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Regis College students is 64.3% larger than aid received by Longy School of Music of Bard College students ($37,193 vs. $22,635).

Longy vs. Regis College Admissions comparison

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

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

Longy vs. Regis College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Longy and Regis College? 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.

• Regis College's six-year graduation rate is 63%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Longy.
• Graduates from Regis College have median earnings of about $50,000 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 Regis College graduates ($26,194 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Longy graduates have an estimated $9 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Regis College graduates ($270 vs. $279).
• More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regis College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)

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.