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Overview |
Ithaca College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $245 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,115 students)
Ithaca College vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Manhattan School of Music?
- Manhattan School of Music is 7% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Ithaca College ($51,500.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Manhattan School of Music ($35,858 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 4.2% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($15,934 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Manhattan School of Music (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 39.1% larger than aid received Manhattan School of Music ($29,677 vs. $21,335)
Ithaca College vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca 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 Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Ithaca College vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca 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 Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than Ithaca College (76% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $18,700 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $37,400)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($23,750 vs. $25,750)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($245 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan School of Music students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/