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Overview |
Maine College of Art | Longy | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | longy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | Longy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $49,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $49,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $31,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | Longy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 82 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Maine College of Art | Longy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | Longy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | Longy | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 56% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | Longy | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | Longy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Maine College of Art is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (436 students vs. 315 students)
Maine College of Art vs. Longy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or Longy?
- Longy School of Music is 26.6% more expensive to attend than Maine College of Art for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Longy than Maine College of Art ($49,500.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longy School of Music than Maine College of Art ($30,524 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 20.3% lower than costs at Maine College of Art ($12,000 vs. $14,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art as Longy School of Music (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 57.1% larger than aid received Maine College of Art ($31,776 vs. $20,227)
Maine College of Art vs. Longy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or Longy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longy or Maine College of Art .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Maine College of Art (74%)
Maine College of Art vs. Longy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art or Longy? 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 Longy and Maine College of Art.
- Longy School of Music students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Longy graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maine College of Art students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/