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Overview |
Longy | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Longy | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Longy | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $248 |
Diversity |
Longy | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 56% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Longy | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Longy | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or Salem State University?
- Longy School of Music is 5,339.6% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 602.1% higher at Longy than Salem State University ($49,500.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Longy ($19,277 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 24.6% lower than costs at Salem State University ($12,000 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 271.1% larger than aid received Salem State University ($31,776 vs. $8,562)
Longy vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or Salem State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem State University or Longy .
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Longy (89%)
Longy vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy or Salem State University? 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 Salem State University and Longy.
- Salem State University students graduate with a $2,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Longy graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,194)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Longy graduates. ($248 vs. $270)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/