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Lewis and Clark University of Puget Sound Whitman College Reed UO University of Portland Berklee School of Music Seattle U OSU Park University Clark University Pacific| Longy School of Music | Willamette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longy | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Longy | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Longy | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $268 |
Diversity |
Longy | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 56% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Longy | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Longy | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or Willamette University?
- Longy School of Music is 10% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Longy than Willamette University ($49,500.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longy School of Music than Willamette University ($30,524 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 19.5% lower than costs at Willamette University ($12,000 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 14.7% larger than aid received Willamette University ($31,776 vs. $27,700)
Longy vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Longy .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Longy vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy or Willamette 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 Willamette University and Longy.
- Willamette University students graduate with a $194 lower median federal student loan debt than Longy graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,194)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Longy graduates. ($268 vs. $270)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/