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Overview |
Manhattan School of Music | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmnyc.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan School of Music | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,500 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,500 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,278 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,335 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Manhattan School of Music | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,027 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 565 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.48 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Manhattan School of Music | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan School of Music | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manhattan School of Music | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 46% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Manhattan School of Music | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan School of Music | Misericordia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Misericordia University is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 1,115 students)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan School of Music or Misericordia University?
- Manhattan School of Music is 51% more expensive to attend than Misericordia University for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Misericordia University ($51,500.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Misericordia University than Manhattan School of Music ($27,033 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Misericordia University are 12.3% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($14,776 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Manhattan School of Music (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 7.8% larger than aid received Manhattan School of Music ($23,008 vs. $21,335)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan School of Music or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Manhattan School of Music .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Misericordia University (3.48)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan School of Music or Misericordia University? 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 Misericordia University and Manhattan School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than Misericordia University (76% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $14,600 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $37,400)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University 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/