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Juilliard Berklee School of Music Ithaca College NEC The Boston Conservatory San Francisco Conservatory of Music The New England Conservatory of Music University of Phoenix-Boston Campus The New School| Daniel Webster College | Manhattan School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DWC | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 741 | 1,097 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dwc.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
DWC | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,630 | $53,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,630 | $53,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,354 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,109 | $51,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,282 | $22,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 85% |
Admission |
DWC | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 815 | 1,432 | ||
| Admitted | 505 | 572 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62% | 39.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DWC | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DWC | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,900 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
DWC | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
DWC | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | - | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 86% | ||
Campus |
DWC | 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
- Manhattan School of Music is larger than than DWC based on total student enrollment (1,097 students vs. 741 students)
DWC vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DWC or Manhattan School of Music?
- Manhattan School of Music is 242.3% more expensive to attend than DWC for in-state tuition ($53,500.00 vs. $15,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.3% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Daniel Webster College ($53,500.00 vs. $15,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Daniel Webster College than Manhattan School of Music ($17,109 vs. $51,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Daniel Webster College are 52.8% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($11,354 vs. $17,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan School of Music than Daniel Webster College (85% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 102.7% larger than aid received Daniel Webster College ($22,868 vs. $11,282)
DWC vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DWC 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 DWC .
- DWC has a higher acceptance rate (62%) than Manhattan School of Music (39.9%)
DWC vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DWC 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 DWC.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than Daniel Webster College (76% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Daniel Webster College earn on average $21,500 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($58,900 vs. $37,400)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than DWC graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than DWC graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More DWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan School of Music students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/