Longy School of Music of Bard vs Los Angeles College of Music
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Longy School of Music of Bard CollegeCambridge, MACatholic life on campusLos Angeles College of MusicPasadena, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Longy School of Music of Bard has the higher graduation rate: 78% against 41% at Los Angeles College of Music.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Longy School of Music of Bard has the lower price after aid: $37,005 a year, against $43,352 at Los Angeles College of Music.
- The average price after aid is lower at Longy School of Music of Bard: $38,530 a year, against $43,590 at Los Angeles College of Music.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Longy School of Music of Bard: $46,543, against $31,758 at Los Angeles College of Music.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private for-profit
Location
Cambridge, MA
Pasadena, CA
Setting
City
City
Students
318
279
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
88%
Graduation rate
78%
41%
First-year retention
86%
61%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$38,530
$43,590
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$42,657
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$40,055
$41,484
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$37,005
$43,352
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$49,455
Net price, over $110,000 income
$44,642
Median debt
$24,254
$27,938
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$46,543
$31,758
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
Longy School of Music of Bard College · Los Angeles College of Music