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Juilliard California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Berklee School of Music Ithaca College Otis College of Art and Design NEC The Boston Conservatory UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology San Francisco Conservatory of Music| California Institute of the Arts | Manhattan School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 81% |
Admission |
CalArts | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | 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 5, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $245 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
CalArts | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 55% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | 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
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,115 students)
CalArts vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Manhattan School of Music?
- California Institute of the Arts is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Manhattan School of Music for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $51,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at CalArts than Manhattan School of Music ($54,440.00 vs. $51,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan School of Music than CalArts ($51,278 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 33.4% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($12,446 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan School of Music than California Institute of the Arts (81% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 4.2% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($21,335 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts 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 CalArts .
- Manhattan School of Music has a higher acceptance rate (55%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts 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 CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than California Institute of the Arts (76% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $13,000 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $37,400)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($23,750 vs. $28,500)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($245 vs. $294)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/