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Southern New Hampshire University Rutgers University-Newark Kean Berklee School of Music Purdue Global-Maine Campus West Liberty University UMUC Temple DeVry University-New Jersey| Longy School of Music | Thomas Edison State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longy | TESC | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Longy | TESC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | - | ||
| Admitted | 73 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Longy | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $111 |
Diversity |
Longy | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 56% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Longy | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | - | ||
Campus |
Longy | TESC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or TESC?
- Longy School of Music is 571.5% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 418% higher at Longy than Thomas Edison State College ($49,500.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 135.2% lower than costs at Longy School of Music ($5,103 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Thomas Edison State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($31,776 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or Longy .
Longy vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy or TESC? 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 TESC and Longy.
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $15,444 lower median federal student loan debt than Longy graduates. ($10,750 vs. $26,194)
- TESC graduates are paying $159 less per month on federal student loans than Longy graduates. ($111 vs. $270)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/