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Juilliard Berklee School of Music Ithaca College NEC The Boston Conservatory San Francisco Conservatory of Music LHU The New England Conservatory of Music Temple Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg| Manhattan School of Music | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Manhattan School of Music | Penn College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmnyc.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan School of Music | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,500 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,500 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,278 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,335 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 69% |
Admission |
Manhattan School of Music | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,027 | - | ||
| Admitted | 565 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Manhattan School of Music | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan School of Music | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $222 |
Diversity |
Manhattan School of Music | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 46% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Manhattan School of Music | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan School of Music | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,115 students)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan School of Music or Penn College?
- Manhattan School of Music is 233.3% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.1% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($51,500.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Manhattan School of Music ($23,030 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 36.9% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($12,130 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan School of Music than Pennsylvania College of Technology (81% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 194.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($21,335 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan School of Music or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Manhattan School of Music .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan School of Music or Penn 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 Penn College and Manhattan School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (76% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $7,000 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $37,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,750)
- Penn College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($222 vs. $245)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/