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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 The New School| Manhattan School of Music | The Sage Colleges | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Manhattan School of Music | The Sage Colleges | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 2,159 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmnyc.edu | sage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan School of Music | The Sage Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,500 | $33,851 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,500 | $33,851 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $13,543 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,278 | $22,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,335 | $27,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Manhattan School of Music | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,027 | 1,737 | ||
| Admitted | 565 | 1,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan School of Music | The Sage Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $240 |
Diversity |
Manhattan School of Music | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 46% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Manhattan School of Music | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan School of Music | The Sage Colleges | ||
| 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
- The Sage Colleges is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (2,159 students vs. 1,115 students)
Manhattan School of Music vs. The Sage Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan School of Music or The Sage Colleges?
- Manhattan School of Music is 52.1% more expensive to attend than The Sage Colleges for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $33,851.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at Manhattan School of Music than The Sage Colleges ($51,500.00 vs. $33,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Sage Colleges than Manhattan School of Music ($22,456 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Sage Colleges are 22.6% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($13,543 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Sage Colleges than Manhattan School of Music (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Sage Colleges students is 31.2% larger than aid received Manhattan School of Music ($27,982 vs. $21,335)
Manhattan School of Music vs. The Sage Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan School of Music or The Sage Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The Sage Colleges or Manhattan School of Music .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at The Sage Colleges (3.3)
- The Sage Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (73.6%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Manhattan School of Music vs. The Sage Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan School of Music or The Sage Colleges? 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 The Sage Colleges and Manhattan School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than The Sage Colleges (76% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from The Sage Colleges earn on average $5,700 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $37,400)
- The Sage Colleges students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,750)
- The Sage Colleges graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($240 vs. $245)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The Sage Colleges students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/