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Overview |
LIM | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | New York, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,310 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | limcollege.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
LIM | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,750 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,750 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,625 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,020 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,409 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
LIM | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,137 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 953 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
LIM | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LIM | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $245 |
Diversity |
LIM | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 90% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
LIM | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 55% | ||
Campus |
LIM | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- LIM College is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 1,115 students)
LIM vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LIM or Manhattan School of Music?
- Manhattan School of Music is 73.1% more expensive to attend than LIM for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $29,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.1% higher at Manhattan School of Music than LIM College ($51,500.00 vs. $29,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LIM College than Manhattan School of Music ($39,020 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan School of Music are 12.2% lower than costs at LIM College ($16,600 vs. $18,625)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LIM College than Manhattan School of Music (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 87% larger than aid received LIM College ($21,335 vs. $11,409)
LIM vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LIM 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 LIM .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at LIM (2.9)
- LIM has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
LIM vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LIM 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 LIM.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than LIM College (76% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from LIM College earn on average $13,000 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $37,400)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than LIM graduates. ($23,750 vs. $26,000)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than LIM graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LIM 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/