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Juilliard Berklee School of Music Ithaca College NEC The Boston Conservatory The New England Conservatory of Music California State University-San Bernardino The New School Harvard| San Francisco Conservatory of Music | Manhattan School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Francisco Conservatory of Music | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 437 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcm.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Francisco Conservatory of Music | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,300 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,300 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,900 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,726 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,328 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
San Francisco Conservatory of Music | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 392 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 163 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.6% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 7, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
San Francisco Conservatory of Music | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Francisco Conservatory of Music | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $245 |
Diversity |
San Francisco Conservatory of Music | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 5% | ||
| % International | 25% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
San Francisco Conservatory of Music | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 55% | ||
Campus |
San Francisco Conservatory of Music | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Manhattan School of Music is larger than than San Francisco Conservatory of Music based on total student enrollment (1,115 students vs. 437 students)
San Francisco Conservatory of Music vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Francisco Conservatory of Music or Manhattan School of Music?
- Manhattan School of Music is 0.4% more expensive to attend than San Francisco Conservatory of Music for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $51,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Manhattan School of Music than San Francisco Conservatory of Music ($51,500.00 vs. $51,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco Conservatory of Music than Manhattan School of Music ($45,726 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan School of Music are 19.9% lower than costs at San Francisco Conservatory of Music ($16,600 vs. $19,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco Conservatory of Music than Manhattan School of Music (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Francisco Conservatory of Music students is 42.2% larger than aid received Manhattan School of Music ($30,328 vs. $21,335)
San Francisco Conservatory of Music vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Francisco Conservatory of Music or Manhattan School of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan School of Music or San Francisco Conservatory of Music .
- Manhattan School of Music has a higher acceptance rate (55%) than San Francisco Conservatory of Music (41.6%)
San Francisco Conservatory of Music vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Francisco Conservatory of Music or Manhattan School of Music? 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 Manhattan School of Music and San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than San Francisco Conservatory of Music (76% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Manhattan School of Music earn on average $7,200 more per year than San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $30,200)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduates. ($23,750 vs. $26,250)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduates. ($245 vs. $271)
- More San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan School of Music students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/