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Overview |
Longy | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Longy | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Longy | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $348 |
Diversity |
Longy | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 33% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 56% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Longy | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Longy | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or Virginia Union University?
- Longy School of Music is 370.1% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 370.1% higher at Longy than Virginia Union University ($49,500.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Longy ($21,057 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 29.2% lower than costs at Longy School of Music ($9,286 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 269.6% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($31,776 vs. $8,597)
Longy vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Longy .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
Longy vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy or Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University and Longy.
- Longy School of Music students graduate with a $7,556 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $33,750)
- Longy graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($270 vs. $348)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/