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Juilliard Berklee School of Music Ithaca College NEC Touro College The Boston Conservatory San Francisco Conservatory of Music The New England Conservatory of Music SFC The New School| CUNY Graduate School and University Center | Manhattan School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CUNY Graduate Center | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | New York, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,733 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CUNY Graduate Center | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,892 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 81% |
Admission |
CUNY Graduate Center | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 147 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 35 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.8% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | 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 |
CUNY Graduate Center | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CUNY Graduate Center | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,340 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $96 | $245 |
Diversity |
CUNY Graduate Center | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
CUNY Graduate Center | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 55% | ||
Campus |
CUNY Graduate Center | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (8,733 students vs. 1,115 students)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CUNY Graduate Center or Manhattan School of Music?
- Manhattan School of Music is 643.1% more expensive to attend than CUNY Graduate Center for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 246.1% higher at Manhattan School of Music than CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($51,500.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan School of Music are 25.9% lower than costs at CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($16,600 vs. $20,892)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan School of Music than CUNY Graduate School and University Center (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is ?% larger than aid received CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($21,335 vs. $0)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CUNY Graduate Center 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 CUNY Graduate Center .
- Manhattan School of Music has a higher acceptance rate (55%) than CUNY Graduate Center (23.8%)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CUNY Graduate Center 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 CUNY Graduate Center.
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center students graduate with a $14,410 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($9,340 vs. $23,750)
- CUNY Graduate Center graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($96 vs. $245)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUNY Graduate Center students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/