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Overview |
Manchester University | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 796 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | necmusic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $54,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $54,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $18,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $53,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $22,068 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Manchester University | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 815 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 306 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 37.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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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 |
Manchester University | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 36% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Manchester University | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 98% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | The New England Conservatory 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
- Manchester University is larger than than The New England Conservatory of Music based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 796 students)
Manchester University vs. The New England Conservatory of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or The New England Conservatory of Music?
- The New England Conservatory of Music is 57.1% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($54,210.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at The New England Conservatory of Music than Manchester University ($54,210.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than The New England Conservatory of Music ($18,024 vs. $53,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 73.2% lower than costs at The New England Conservatory of Music ($10,694 vs. $18,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than The New England Conservatory of Music (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 29.3% larger than aid received The New England Conservatory of Music ($28,535 vs. $22,068)
Manchester University vs. The New England Conservatory of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or The New England Conservatory of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The New England Conservatory of Music or Manchester University .
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than The New England Conservatory of Music (37.5%)
Manchester University vs. The New England Conservatory of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or The New England Conservatory 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 The New England Conservatory of Music and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at The New England Conservatory of Music is higher than Manchester University (77% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $5,600 more per year than The New England Conservatory of Music graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $36,500)
- Manchester University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than The New England Conservatory of Music graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Manchester University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than The New England Conservatory of Music graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More The New England Conservatory of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manchester University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/