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Juilliard Berklee School of Music Ithaca College NEC The Boston Conservatory San Francisco Conservatory of Music The New England Conservatory of Music RU Marymount University Longwood University Marywood Notre Dame of Maryland University| Manhattan School of Music | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Manhattan School of Music | MBC | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmnyc.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan School of Music | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,500 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,500 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,278 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,335 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Manhattan School of Music | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,027 | - | ||
| Admitted | 565 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | |||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Manhattan School of Music | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan School of Music | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manhattan School of Music | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 46% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Manhattan School of Music | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan School of Music | MBC | ||
| 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,115 students)
Manhattan School of Music vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan School of Music or MBC?
- Manhattan School of Music is 62.9% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.9% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Mary Baldwin College ($51,500.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Manhattan School of Music ($18,746 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 60.9% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($10,320 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Manhattan School of Music (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 14.3% larger than aid received Manhattan School of Music ($24,389 vs. $21,335)
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan School of Music or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Manhattan School of Music .
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Manhattan School of Music (3.55)
Manhattan School of Music vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan School of Music or MBC? 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 MBC and Manhattan School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than Mary Baldwin College (76% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,400)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/