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Juilliard CalArts Berklee School of Music Ithaca College NEC The Boston Conservatory Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts San Francisco Conservatory of Music The New England Conservatory of Music RISD SCI-Arc| Art Center College of Design | Manhattan School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 81% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Art Center College of Design | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $245 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 27% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,115 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Manhattan School of Music?
- Manhattan School of Music is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Art Center College of Design for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $48,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Art Center College of Design ($51,500.00 vs. $48,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan School of Music than Art Center College of Design ($51,278 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Center College of Design are 15.8% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($14,338 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan School of Music than Art Center College of Design (81% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 28% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($21,335 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design 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 Art Center College of Design .
- Art Center College of Design has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design 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 Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than Art Center College of Design (76% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $20,900 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $37,400)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($23,750 vs. $31,250)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($245 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan School of Music students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/