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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 Michigan Kansas City Art Institute Michigan State Kendall College UM-Dearborn| College for Creative Studies | Manhattan School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCS | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
CCS | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 |
CCS | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
CCS | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 4% |
Students |
CCS | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 55% | ||
Campus |
CCS | 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
- College for Creative Studies is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (1,517 students vs. 1,115 students)
CCS vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or Manhattan School of Music?
- Manhattan School of Music is 7.2% more expensive to attend than CCS for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $48,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Manhattan School of Music than College for Creative Studies ($51,500.00 vs. $48,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College for Creative Studies than Manhattan School of Music ($34,906 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 87.6% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($8,850 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College for Creative Studies than Manhattan School of Music (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 13.9% larger than aid received Manhattan School of Music ($24,307 vs. $21,335)
CCS vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS 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 CCS .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at CCS (3.19)
- Manhattan School of Music has a higher acceptance rate (55%) than CCS (49.2%)
CCS vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS 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 CCS.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than College for Creative Studies (76% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $8,700 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $37,400)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCS students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/