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Juilliard CalArts Berklee School of Music Otis College of Art and Design Ithaca College NEC The Boston Conservatory Art Center College of Design Ringling College of Art and Design San Francisco Conservatory of Music The New England Conservatory of Music Gallaudet University| California College of the Arts | Manhattan School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 81% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $245 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 31% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 55% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,115 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Manhattan School of Music?
- California College of the Arts is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Manhattan School of Music for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $51,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at California College of the Arts than Manhattan School of Music ($53,856.00 vs. $51,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California College of the Arts than Manhattan School of Music ($47,862 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan School of Music are 20.2% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($16,600 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California College of the Arts than Manhattan School of Music (91% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 29.2% larger than aid received Manhattan School of Music ($27,563 vs. $21,335)
California College of the Arts vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts 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 California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at California College of the Arts (3.34)
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
California College of the Arts vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts 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 California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than California College of the Arts (76% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $6,100 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $37,400)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($23,750 vs. $28,000)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($245 vs. $289)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California College of the Arts 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/