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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 Clarkson College The New School| Manhattan School of Music | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Manhattan School of Music | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmnyc.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan School of Music | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,500 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,500 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,278 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,335 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Manhattan School of Music | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,027 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 565 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 2.8 | ||
| 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 | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan School of Music | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Manhattan School of Music | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 46% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Manhattan School of Music | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan School of Music | Paul Smith's College | ||
| 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 Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,115 students vs. 686 students)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan School of Music or Paul Smith's College?
- Manhattan School of Music is 60.9% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($51,500.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Manhattan School of Music ($25,056 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 6.8% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($15,546 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Manhattan School of Music (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 15% larger than aid received Manhattan School of Music ($24,545 vs. $21,335)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan School of Music or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Manhattan School of Music .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan School of Music or Paul Smith's College? 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 Paul Smith's College and Manhattan School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (76% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Manhattan School of Music earn on average $700 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $36,700)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($23,750 vs. $25,000)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan School of Music students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/