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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| Longy School of Music | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longy | WPI | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Longy | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Longy | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Longy | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 56% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Longy | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Longy | WPI | ||
| 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
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Longy for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at WPI than Longy School of Music ($56,000.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longy School of Music than WPI ($30,524 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 37.9% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($12,000 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 17.4% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($31,776 vs. $27,059)
Longy vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Longy .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than WPI (57.5%)
Longy vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy or WPI? 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 WPI and Longy.
- Longy School of Music students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Longy graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Longy students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/