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Overview |
Longy | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Longy | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Longy | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $392 |
Diversity |
Longy | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 33% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 56% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 39% |
Students |
Longy | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Longy | Shaw University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Shaw University is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or Shaw University?
- Longy School of Music is 319.2% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 319.2% higher at Longy than Shaw University ($49,500.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Longy ($14,204 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 40.9% lower than costs at Longy School of Music ($8,514 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Shaw University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 104.4% larger than aid received Shaw University ($31,776 vs. $15,548)
Longy vs. Shaw University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or Longy .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Shaw University (61%)
Longy vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy or Shaw 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 Shaw University and Longy.
- Longy School of Music students graduate with a $11,806 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $38,000)
- Longy graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($270 vs. $392)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/