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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 81% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | 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
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,115 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Manhattan School of Music?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Manhattan School of Music for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $51,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Manhattan School of Music ($52,490.00 vs. $51,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gustavus Adolphus College than Manhattan School of Music ($30,297 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 50.8% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($11,010 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Manhattan School of Music (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 53.8% larger than aid received Manhattan School of Music ($32,808 vs. $21,335)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Manhattan School of Music (3.55)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Manhattan School of Music (82% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $18,900 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $37,400)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan School of Music students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/