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Juilliard Berklee School of Music Ithaca College Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte NEC Livingstone College The Boston Conservatory NCAT Shaw University Benedict College San Francisco Conservatory of Music University of Charleston| Manhattan School of Music | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Manhattan School of Music | JCSU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmnyc.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan School of Music | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,500 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,500 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,278 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,335 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 93% |
Admission |
Manhattan School of Music | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,027 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 565 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| 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 |
Manhattan School of Music | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan School of Music | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $331 |
Diversity |
Manhattan School of Music | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 30% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 46% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Manhattan School of Music | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan School of Music | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manhattan School of Music is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,115 students vs. 1,093 students)
Manhattan School of Music vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan School of Music or JCSU?
- Manhattan School of Music is 194.7% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.7% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Johnson C Smith University ($51,500.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Manhattan School of Music ($20,045 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 133.8% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($7,100 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Manhattan School of Music (93% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 65.2% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($21,335 vs. $12,911)
Manhattan School of Music vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan School of Music or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Manhattan School of Music .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 1.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Manhattan School of Music has a higher acceptance rate (55%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Manhattan School of Music vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan School of Music or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Manhattan School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than Johnson C Smith University (76% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Manhattan School of Music earn on average $7,100 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $30,300)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $8,300 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($23,750 vs. $32,050)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($245 vs. $331)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/