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Overview |
Longy | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 5,311 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $13,245 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $14,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $5,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Longy | Worcester State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 4,718 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 4,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Longy | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $206 |
Diversity |
Longy | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 56% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Longy | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Longy | Worcester 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
- Worcester State University is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or Worcester State University?
- Longy School of Music is 5,003.1% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 602.1% higher at Longy than Worcester State University ($49,500.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than Longy ($14,435 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 10.4% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($12,000 vs. $13,245)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music as Worcester State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 440.3% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($31,776 vs. $5,881)
Longy vs. Worcester State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or Worcester State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Worcester State University or Longy .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Worcester State University (87.7%)
Longy vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy or Worcester 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 Worcester State University and Longy.
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $6,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Longy graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,194)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Longy graduates. ($206 vs. $270)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/