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Overview |
Queens College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | 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 | $15,546 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Queens College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | |||
| 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 |
Queens College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $245 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Queens College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 1,115 students)
Queens College vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Manhattan School of Music?
- Manhattan School of Music is 643.1% more expensive to attend than Queens College 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 Queens College ($51,500.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Manhattan School of Music ($6,434 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Queens College are 6.8% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($15,546 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than Manhattan School of Music (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 169.1% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($21,335 vs. $7,927)
Queens College vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College 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 Queens College .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Queens College has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Queens College vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College 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 Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than CUNY Queens College (76% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $13,400 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $37,400)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $12,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($11,000 vs. $23,750)
- Queens College graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($113 vs. $245)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/