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Juilliard Berklee School of Music Ithaca College Edward Waters College NEC The Boston Conservatory Bethune-Cookman San Francisco Conservatory of Music The New England Conservatory of Music Florida A&M The New School| Florida Memorial University | Manhattan School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Memorial University | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | Miami Gardens, FL | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,137 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fmuniv.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Memorial University | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,576 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,576 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,160 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,359 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,943 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 81% |
Admission |
Florida Memorial University | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,931 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 8,344 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.9% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.7 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Memorial University | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Memorial University | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,600 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 18% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,875 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $443 | $245 |
Diversity |
Florida Memorial University | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
Florida Memorial University | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Florida Memorial University | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Memorial University is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (1,137 students vs. 1,115 students)
Florida Memorial University vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Memorial University or Manhattan School of Music?
- Manhattan School of Music is 309.5% more expensive to attend than Florida Memorial University for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 309.5% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Florida Memorial University ($51,500.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Memorial University than Manhattan School of Music ($16,359 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Memorial University are 103.4% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($8,160 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Memorial University than Manhattan School of Music (86% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 42.8% larger than aid received Florida Memorial University ($21,335 vs. $14,943)
Florida Memorial University vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Memorial University 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 Florida Memorial University .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.85 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Florida Memorial University (2.7)
- Florida Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Florida Memorial University vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Memorial University 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 Florida Memorial University.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than Florida Memorial University (76% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Manhattan School of Music earn on average $9,800 more per year than Florida Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $27,600)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $19,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Memorial University graduates. ($23,750 vs. $42,875)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $198 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Memorial University graduates. ($245 vs. $443)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/