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URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University Berklee School of Music Providence Salve Regina University| Longy School of Music | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longy | RIC | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Longy | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Longy | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $219 |
Diversity |
Longy | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 56% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Longy | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Longy | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or RIC?
- Longy School of Music is 422.1% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.9% higher at Longy than Rhode Island College ($49,500.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Longy ($11,014 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 11.8% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($12,000 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 321.6% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($31,776 vs. $7,537)
Longy vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Longy .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than RIC (87.5%)
Longy vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy or RIC? 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 RIC and Longy.
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $4,994 lower median federal student loan debt than Longy graduates. ($21,200 vs. $26,194)
- RIC graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Longy graduates. ($219 vs. $270)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/