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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 Notre Dame College The New School| Manhattan School of Music | Villa Maria College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Manhattan School of Music | Villa | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmnyc.edu | villa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan School of Music | Villa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,500 | $25,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,500 | $25,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,278 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,335 | $17,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
Manhattan School of Music | Villa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,027 | 500 | ||
| Admitted | 565 | 391 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 730/1050 | |||
| 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 | Villa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan School of Music | Villa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $27,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $206 |
Diversity |
Manhattan School of Music | Villa | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 46% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Manhattan School of Music | Villa | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan School of Music | Villa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manhattan School of Music is larger than than Villa based on total student enrollment (1,115 students vs. 465 students)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Villa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan School of Music or Villa?
- Manhattan School of Music is 98.6% more expensive to attend than Villa for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.6% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Villa Maria College ($51,500.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villa Maria College than Manhattan School of Music ($14,576 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villa Maria College are 92.6% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($8,620 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villa Maria College than Manhattan School of Music (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 21.5% larger than aid received Villa Maria College ($21,335 vs. $17,558)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Villa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan School of Music or Villa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villa or Manhattan School of Music .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Villa (2.87)
- Villa has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Villa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan School of Music or Villa? 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 Villa and Manhattan School of Music.
- Graduates from Manhattan School of Music earn on average $9,500 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $27,900)
- Villa Maria College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,750)
- Villa graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($206 vs. $245)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villa students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/