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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,950 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,950 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,010 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,873 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 81% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Berklee School of Music | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $245 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | 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
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 1,115 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or Manhattan School of Music?
- Manhattan School of Music is 9.7% more expensive to attend than Berklee School of Music for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $46,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Berklee College of Music ($51,500.00 vs. $46,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berklee College of Music than Manhattan School of Music ($46,873 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan School of Music are 14.5% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($16,600 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan School of Music than Berklee College of Music (81% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 10.5% larger than aid received Berklee College of Music ($21,335 vs. $19,300)
Berklee School of Music vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School 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 Berklee School of Music .
- Manhattan School of Music has a higher acceptance rate (55%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Berklee School of Music vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School 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 Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than Berklee College of Music (76% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Manhattan School of Music earn on average $1,000 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $36,400)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($23,750 vs. $25,250)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($245 vs. $261)
- More Berklee School 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/