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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $245 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 1,115 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Manhattan School of Music?
- Catholic University of America is 3% more expensive to attend than Manhattan School of Music for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $51,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Catholic University of America than Manhattan School of Music ($53,040.00 vs. $51,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Catholic University of America than Manhattan School of Music ($36,031 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan School of Music are 0.4% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($16,600 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Manhattan School of Music (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 61.5% larger than aid received Manhattan School of Music ($34,449 vs. $21,335)
Catholic University of America vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Catholic University of America (3.52)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Catholic University of America vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than Catholic University of America (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $21,200 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $37,400)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $2,356 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($23,750 vs. $26,106)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($245 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan School of Music students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/