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Overview |
Washington Adventist University | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 671 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington Adventist University | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,534 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,223 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 629 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4%Open | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4%Open | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Washington Adventist University | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $245 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 4% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist University | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Manhattan School of Music is larger than than Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,115 students vs. 671 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or Manhattan School of Music?
- Manhattan School of Music is 120.1% more expensive to attend than Washington Adventist University for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.1% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Washington Adventist University ($51,500.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than Manhattan School of Music ($17,088 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 59% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($10,440 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University than Manhattan School of Music (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 37.3% larger than aid received Washington Adventist University ($21,335 vs. $15,534)
Washington Adventist University vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University 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 Washington Adventist University .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Washington Adventist University (3.24)
- Manhattan School of Music has a higher acceptance rate (55%) than Washington Adventist University (51.4%)
Washington Adventist University vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist University 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 Washington Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than Washington Adventist University (76% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Washington Adventist University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $37,400)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $2,289 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($23,750 vs. $26,039)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($245 vs. $269)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/