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Juilliard Berklee School of Music Ithaca College NEC The Boston Conservatory Dean College Western New England University San Francisco Conservatory of Music The New England Conservatory of Music RIC SCSU Westfield State University| American International College | Manhattan School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AIC | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 81% |
Admission |
AIC | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
AIC | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
AIC | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 4% |
Students |
AIC | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 55% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American International College is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 1,115 students)
AIC vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Manhattan School of Music?
- Manhattan School of Music is 27% more expensive to attend than AIC for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Manhattan School of Music than American International College ($51,500.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Manhattan School of Music ($18,317 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 9.7% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($15,130 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American International College than Manhattan School of Music (95% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 64.3% larger than aid received Manhattan School of Music ($35,061 vs. $21,335)
AIC vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Manhattan School of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan School of Music or AIC .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
AIC vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Manhattan School of Music? 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 Manhattan School of Music and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than American International College (76% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,400)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/