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Juilliard CCSU ECSU UNH Berklee School of Music Quinnipiac WestConn SHU Ithaca College University of Bridgeport NEC UConn| Southern Connecticut State University | Manhattan School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 81% |
Admission |
SCSU | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
SCSU | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $245 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
SCSU | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 55% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | 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
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,115 students)
SCSU vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Manhattan School of Music?
- Manhattan School of Music is 696% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Southern Connecticut State University ($51,500.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Manhattan School of Music ($18,712 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 17.9% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($14,076 vs. $16,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University as Manhattan School of Music (81% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 191.9% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($21,335 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU 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 SCSU .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
SCSU vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (76% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $37,400)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,750)
- SCSU 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 SCSU 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/