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Juilliard Berklee School of Music Ithaca College NEC The Boston Conservatory Eastern University San Francisco Conservatory of Music Liberty University The New England Conservatory of Music Messiah College The New School| Manhattan School of Music | Cairn University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Manhattan School of Music | Cairn | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmnyc.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan School of Music | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,500 | $31,255 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,500 | $31,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $11,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,278 | $25,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,335 | $18,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 96% |
Admission |
Manhattan School of Music | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,027 | 468 | ||
| Admitted | 565 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 81% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 53.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan School of Music | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manhattan School of Music | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 46% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Manhattan School of Music | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan School of Music | Cairn | ||
| 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
- Manhattan School of Music is larger than than Cairn based on total student enrollment (1,115 students vs. 1,031 students)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan School of Music or Cairn?
- Manhattan School of Music is 64.8% more expensive to attend than Cairn for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.8% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Cairn University ($51,500.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cairn University than Manhattan School of Music ($25,923 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 41.1% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($11,764 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cairn University than Manhattan School of Music (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 16.1% larger than aid received Cairn University ($21,335 vs. $18,376)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Cairn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan School of Music or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or Manhattan School of Music .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Cairn (3.31)
- Cairn has a higher acceptance rate (81%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan School of Music or Cairn? 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 Cairn and Manhattan School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than Cairn University (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Manhattan School of Music earn on average $400 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $37,000)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Cairn graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Cairn graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Cairn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan School of Music students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/