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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| Musicians Institute | University of San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Musicians Institute | USD | ||
| Location | Hollywood, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 864 | 8,815 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mi.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
Musicians Institute | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,525 | $53,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,525 | $53,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,438 | $17,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,976 | $36,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,265 | $36,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 83% |
Admission |
Musicians Institute | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 348 | 14,334 | ||
| Admitted | 273 | 7,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Musicians Institute | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Musicians Institute | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $236 |
Diversity |
Musicians Institute | USD | ||
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| % Men | 74% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Musicians Institute | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Musicians Institute | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Musicians Institute based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 864 students)
Musicians Institute vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Musicians Institute or USD?
- University of San Diego is 119.4% more expensive to attend than Musicians Institute for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $24,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.4% higher at USD than Musicians Institute ($53,810.00 vs. $24,525.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of San Diego than Musicians Institute ($36,008 vs. $36,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Musicians Institute are 36.8% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($12,438 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than Musicians Institute (83% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 753.6% larger than aid received Musicians Institute ($36,408 vs. $4,265)
Musicians Institute vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Musicians Institute or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Musicians Institute .
- Musicians Institute has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than USD (52.6%)
Musicians Institute vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Musicians Institute or USD? 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 USD and Musicians Institute.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Musicians Institute (75% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $35,300 more per year than Musicians Institute graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $34,900)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Musicians Institute students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/