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Overview |
Manhattan School of Music | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmnyc.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan School of Music | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,500 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,500 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,278 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,335 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 94% |
Admission |
Manhattan School of Music | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,027 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 565 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Manhattan School of Music | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan School of Music | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $227 |
Diversity |
Manhattan School of Music | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 46% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Manhattan School of Music | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan School of Music | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 1,115 students)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan School of Music or Fairmont State ?
- Manhattan School of Music is 755.2% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.3% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Fairmont State University ($51,500.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Manhattan School of Music ($10,794 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 65.6% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($10,022 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than Manhattan School of Music (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 225.9% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($21,335 vs. $6,547)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan School of Music or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Manhattan School of Music .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan School of Music or Fairmont State ? 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 Fairmont State and Manhattan School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than Fairmont State University (76% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Fairmont State University earn on average $200 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $37,400)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,750)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($227 vs. $245)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/