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Juilliard Berklee School of Music Ithaca College NEC The Boston Conservatory San Francisco Conservatory of Music The New England Conservatory of Music The New School| Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology | Manhattan School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 513 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bfit.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,628 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,628 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,198 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,296 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 81% |
Admission |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | - | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.32 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $245 |
Diversity |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 82% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Institute of Boston | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Manhattan School of Music is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (1,115 students vs. 513 students)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Institute of Boston or Manhattan School of Music?
- Manhattan School of Music is 192.1% more expensive to attend than Franklin Institute of Boston for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.1% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($51,500.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than Manhattan School of Music ($18,198 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology are 23% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($13,500 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than Manhattan School of Music (84% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 88.9% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($21,335 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Institute of Boston 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 Franklin Institute of Boston .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 1.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Institute of Boston 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 Franklin Institute of Boston.
- Graduates from Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology earn on average $4,300 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $37,400)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $11,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($12,000 vs. $23,750)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($124 vs. $245)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/