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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| School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Manhattan School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SMFA | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
SMFA | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 27.3% | ||
| 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 | Neither required nor recommended | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
SMFA | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $245 |
Diversity |
SMFA | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 4% |
Students |
SMFA | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | - | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 55% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| 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
- Manhattan School of Music is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (1,115 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or Manhattan School of Music?
- Manhattan School of Music is 29% more expensive to attend than SMFA for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $39,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at Manhattan School of Music than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($51,500.00 vs. $39,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Manhattan School of Music ($39,340 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston are 11.8% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($14,850 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Manhattan School of Music (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 36.5% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($21,335 vs. $15,629)
SMFA vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA 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 SMFA .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
SMFA vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA 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 SMFA.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (76% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Manhattan School of Music earn on average $3,100 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $34,300)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SMFA graduates. ($23,750 vs. $26,000)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than SMFA graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMFA 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/