Longy vs. Temple

Comparable Facts

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

Temple University is larger than Longy based on total student enrollment (29,640 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); Temple University is in Philadelphia, PA (Large City setting).
• Longy School of Music of Bard College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Temple University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Longy School of Music of Bard College 4:1; Temple University 12:1.

Longy vs. Temple Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Longy or Temple? 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 Temple University than Longy ($28,088 vs. $49,815).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music of Bard College are 16.7% lower than at Temple University ($14,738 vs. $17,690).
• Longy School of Music of Bard College is 140.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than Temple (about $32,264 more per year; $55,275.00 vs. $23,011.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 41.9% higher at Longy than at Temple University (about $16,317 more per year; $55,275.00 vs. $38,958.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Longy School of Music of Bard College than at Temple University (100% vs. 89%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music of Bard College students is 52.6% larger than aid received by Temple University students ($22,635 vs. $14,837).

Longy vs. Temple Admissions comparison

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

• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Longy - Not reported; Temple - Test-free.
• Typical fall application deadline: Temple Feb 1, 2027.

Longy vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Longy and Temple? 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.

• Temple University's six-year graduation rate is 68%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Longy.
• Graduates from Temple University have median earnings of about $56,300 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Longy.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Temple University graduates have a $194 lower median loan debt than Longy graduates ($26,000 vs. $26,194).
• Among borrowers, Temple graduates have an estimated $2 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Longy graduates ($268 vs. $270).
• More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)

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.