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Berklee School of Music Temple| Longy School of Music | University of Valley Forge | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longy | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Phoenixville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 318 | 573 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | valleyforge.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,750 | $23,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,750 | $23,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $11,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,752 | $27,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,923 | $15,317 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Longy | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 109 | 403 | ||
| Admitted | 92 | 315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 30.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Longy | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Longy | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 56% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Longy | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Longy | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Valley Forge is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (573 students vs. 318 students)
Longy vs. University of Valley Forge Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or University of Valley Forge?
- Longy School of Music is 124% more expensive to attend than University of Valley Forge for in-state tuition ($51,750.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124% higher at Longy than University of Valley Forge ($51,750.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Valley Forge than Longy ($27,854 vs. $45,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Valley Forge are 22.7% lower than costs at Longy School of Music ($11,410 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than University of Valley Forge (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 43.1% larger than aid received University of Valley Forge ($21,923 vs. $15,317)
Longy vs. University of Valley Forge Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or University of Valley Forge? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Valley Forge or Longy .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than University of Valley Forge (78.2%)
Longy vs. University of Valley Forge Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy or University of Valley Forge? 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 University of Valley Forge and Longy.
- Longy School of Music students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Longy graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Valley Forge 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/