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Juilliard Lehman Queens College Berklee School of Music Ithaca College Medgar John Jay NEC City College of New York The Boston Conservatory York San Francisco Conservatory of Music| CUNY New York City College of Technology | Manhattan School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
City Tech | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 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 |
City Tech | 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 | $17,919 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
City Tech | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 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 | Sep 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
City Tech | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $245 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
City Tech | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 55% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 1,115 students)
City Tech vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Manhattan School of Music?
- Manhattan School of Music is 643.1% more expensive to attend than City Tech 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 New York City College of Technology ($51,500.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Manhattan School of Music ($6,406 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan School of Music are 7.9% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($16,600 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Manhattan School of Music (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 142.5% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($21,335 vs. $8,797)
City Tech vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech 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 City Tech .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
City Tech vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech 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 City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (76% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $5,600 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $37,400)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $13,137 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($10,613 vs. $23,750)
- City Tech graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($109 vs. $245)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/