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Overview |
Bloomfield College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | Bloomfield, NJ | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,153 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #989 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bloomfield.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bloomfield College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,680 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,680 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,320 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,850 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Bloomfield College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,579 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 2,798 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.69 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/16 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/960 | |||
| 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, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bloomfield College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bloomfield College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $245 |
Diversity |
Bloomfield College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 50% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Bloomfield College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Bloomfield College | 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
- Bloomfield College is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (1,153 students vs. 1,115 students)
Bloomfield College vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bloomfield College or Manhattan School of Music?
- Manhattan School of Music is 67.9% more expensive to attend than Bloomfield College for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $30,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.9% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Bloomfield College ($51,500.00 vs. $30,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bloomfield College than Manhattan School of Music ($20,320 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomfield College are 28.7% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($12,900 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bloomfield College than Manhattan School of Music (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bloomfield College students is 11.8% larger than aid received Manhattan School of Music ($23,850 vs. $21,335)
Bloomfield College vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bloomfield College 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 Bloomfield College .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.86 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Bloomfield College (2.69)
- Bloomfield College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Bloomfield College vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bloomfield College 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 Bloomfield College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than Bloomfield College (76% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bloomfield College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $37,400)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomfield College graduates. ($23,750 vs. $29,500)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomfield College graduates. ($245 vs. $305)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomfield College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/