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Juilliard Berklee School of Music Ithaca College NEC The Boston Conservatory Greensboro College San Francisco Conservatory of Music Ferrum College The New England Conservatory of Music Aurora University North Carolina Wesleyan College Longwood University| Manhattan School of Music | Averett University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Manhattan School of Music | AU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmnyc.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan School of Music | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,500 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,500 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,278 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,335 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Manhattan School of Music | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,027 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 565 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Manhattan School of Music | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan School of Music | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Manhattan School of Music | AU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 46% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Manhattan School of Music | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan School of Music | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Averett University is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 1,115 students)
Manhattan School of Music vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan School of Music or AU?
- Manhattan School of Music is 36.8% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Averett University ($51,500.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Averett University than Manhattan School of Music ($23,781 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 46.1% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($11,360 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Manhattan School of Music (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 23% larger than aid received Manhattan School of Music ($26,246 vs. $21,335)
Manhattan School of Music vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan School of Music or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Manhattan School of Music .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at AU (3.07)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Manhattan School of Music vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan School of Music or AU? 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 AU and Manhattan School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than Averett University (76% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $37,400)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($23,750 vs. $25,000)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/