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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 Bard College The New School| Bard College at Simon's Rock | Manhattan School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $245 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | 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 Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,115 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Manhattan School of Music?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 19.6% more expensive to attend than Manhattan School of Music for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $51,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Simon's Rock than Manhattan School of Music ($61,600.00 vs. $51,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Manhattan School of Music ($44,326 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan School of Music are 3.6% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($16,600 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Manhattan School of Music (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 78.7% larger than aid received Manhattan School of Music ($38,119 vs. $21,335)
Simon's Rock vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock 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 Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Simon's Rock (3.54)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Simon's Rock vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock 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 Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $2,500 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $37,400)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($14,500 vs. $23,750)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($149 vs. $245)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan School of Music students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/