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Overview |
Colby-Sawyer | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | New London, NH | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby-sawyer.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby-Sawyer | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,364 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,364 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,202 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,913 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Colby-Sawyer | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,751 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 1,366 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Colby-Sawyer | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby-Sawyer | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Colby-Sawyer | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
Colby-Sawyer | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Colby-Sawyer | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manhattan School of Music is larger than than Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (1,115 students vs. 943 students)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby-Sawyer or Manhattan School of Music?
- Manhattan School of Music is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Colby-Sawyer for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $46,364.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Colby Sawyer College ($51,500.00 vs. $46,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby Sawyer College than Manhattan School of Music ($28,202 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby Sawyer College are 1.4% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($16,368 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College than Manhattan School of Music (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 77.7% larger than aid received Manhattan School of Music ($37,913 vs. $21,335)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby-Sawyer 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 Colby-Sawyer .
- Colby-Sawyer has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby-Sawyer 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 Colby-Sawyer.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than Colby Sawyer College (76% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Colby Sawyer College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $37,400)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Colby-Sawyer 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/