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Juilliard Berklee School of Music Ithaca College Wagner College NEC The Boston Conservatory Delaware State University Lehman Brooklyn College SUNY Empire State College San Francisco Conservatory of Music John Jay| CUNY College of Staten Island | Manhattan School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Staten Island | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | 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 | $20,055 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Staten Island | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | - | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | |||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Staten Island | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $245 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Staten Island | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | 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 College of Staten Island is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 1,115 students)
Staten Island vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or Manhattan School of Music?
- Manhattan School of Music is 643.1% more expensive to attend than Staten Island 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 College of Staten Island ($51,500.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Manhattan School of Music ($7,217 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan School of Music are 20.8% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($16,600 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Manhattan School of Music (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 164.7% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($21,335 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island 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 Staten Island .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Staten Island vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island 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 Staten Island.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than CUNY College of Staten Island (76% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $7,700 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $37,400)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $9,763 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($13,987 vs. $23,750)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($144 vs. $245)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/