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Overview |
Brooklyn College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,195 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #321 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,972 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,411 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,890 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 15,758 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $245 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (14,195 students vs. 1,115 students)
Brooklyn College vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or Manhattan School of Music?
- Manhattan School of Music is 643.1% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 246.1% higher at Manhattan School of Music than CUNY Brooklyn College ($51,500.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than Manhattan School of Music ($5,972 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan School of Music are 7.9% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($16,600 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than Manhattan School of Music (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 126.7% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($21,335 vs. $9,411)
Brooklyn College vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn College .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- Manhattan School of Music has a higher acceptance rate (55%) than Brooklyn College (54.5%)
Brooklyn College vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (76% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College earn on average $10,500 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $37,400)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $13,368 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($10,382 vs. $23,750)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($107 vs. $245)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/