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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $245 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | 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
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 1,115 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Manhattan School of Music?
- Manhattan School of Music is 272% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 272% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Bethune Cookman University ($51,500.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Manhattan School of Music ($15,769 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 59.7% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($10,396 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Manhattan School of Music (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 54.8% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($21,335 vs. $13,780)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman 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 Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Bethune-Cookman (3.3)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman 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 Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than Bethune Cookman University (76% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Manhattan School of Music earn on average $5,700 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $31,700)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $12,235 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($23,750 vs. $35,985)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($245 vs. $372)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/