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Juilliard Berklee School of Music Temple Ithaca College NEC The Boston Conservatory San Francisco Conservatory of Music The New England Conservatory of Music The New School| Manhattan School of Music | The College of Westchester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Manhattan School of Music | CW | ||
| Location | New York, NY | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | msmnyc.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan School of Music | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,500 | $22,113 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,500 | $22,113 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,278 | $10,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,335 | $18,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Manhattan School of Music | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,027 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 565 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan School of Music | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $247 |
Diversity |
Manhattan School of Music | CW | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 46% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Manhattan School of Music | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan School of Music | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manhattan School of Music is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (1,115 students vs. 828 students)
Manhattan School of Music vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan School of Music or CW?
- Manhattan School of Music is 132.9% more expensive to attend than CW for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.9% higher at Manhattan School of Music than The College of Westchester ($51,500.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than Manhattan School of Music ($10,891 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 74.4% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($9,520 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than Manhattan School of Music (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 15% larger than aid received The College of Westchester ($21,335 vs. $18,559)
Manhattan School of Music vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan School of Music or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or Manhattan School of Music .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Manhattan School of Music vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan School of Music or CW? 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 CW and Manhattan School of Music.
- Graduates from The College of Westchester earn on average $2,400 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $37,400)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $144 lower median federal student loan debt than CW graduates. ($23,750 vs. $23,894)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than CW graduates. ($245 vs. $247)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/