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Overview |
CSUDH | Musicians Institute | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | Hollywood, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,426 | 864 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | mi.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | Musicians Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $24,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $24,525 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,035 | $12,438 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,068 | $36,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,819 | $4,265 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 47% |
Admission |
CSUDH | Musicians Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,165 | 348 | ||
| Admitted | 17,082 | 273 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| 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 | Dec 4, 2023 |
Academics |
CSUDH | Musicians Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | Musicians Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | N/A |
Diversity |
CSUDH | Musicians Institute | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 74% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 35% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
CSUDH | Musicians Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 27% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | Musicians Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Dominguez Hills is larger than than Musicians Institute based on total student enrollment (16,426 students vs. 864 students)
CSUDH vs. Musicians Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or Musicians Institute?
- Musicians Institute is 327.1% more expensive to attend than CSUDH for in-state tuition ($24,525.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Musicians Institute than California State University Dominguez Hills ($24,525.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Dominguez Hills than Musicians Institute ($5,068 vs. $36,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Musicians Institute are 28.9% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($12,438 vs. $16,035)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Dominguez Hills than Musicians Institute (90% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Dominguez Hills students is 130.2% larger than aid received Musicians Institute ($9,819 vs. $4,265)
CSUDH vs. Musicians Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH or Musicians Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Musicians Institute or CSUDH .
- CSUDH has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Musicians Institute (78.4%)
CSUDH vs. Musicians Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH or Musicians Institute? 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 Musicians Institute and CSUDH.
- The graduation rate at Musicians Institute is higher than California State University Dominguez Hills (67% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from California State University Dominguez Hills earn on average $11,900 more per year than Musicians Institute graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $34,900)
- More Musicians Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUDH students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/