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Overview |
Longy | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Longy | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Longy | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $235 |
Diversity |
Longy | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 56% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Longy | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Longy | Westfield State 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
- Westfield State University is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or Westfield State University?
- Longy School of Music is 5,003.1% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 602.1% higher at Longy than Westfield State University ($49,500.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than Longy ($18,021 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 7.5% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($12,000 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Westfield State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 360.3% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($31,776 vs. $6,904)
Longy vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or Westfield State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westfield State University or Longy .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
Longy vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy or Westfield State 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 Westfield State University and Longy.
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $3,444 lower median federal student loan debt than Longy graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,194)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Longy graduates. ($235 vs. $270)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westfield State University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/