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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 Temple The New School| Longy School of Music | Manhattan School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longy | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Longy | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Longy | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $245 |
Diversity |
Longy | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 56% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Longy | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Longy | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Manhattan School of Music is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (1,115 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or Manhattan School of Music?
- Manhattan School of Music is 4% more expensive to attend than Longy for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Longy School of Music ($51,500.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longy School of Music than Manhattan School of Music ($30,524 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 38.3% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($12,000 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Manhattan School of Music (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 48.9% larger than aid received Manhattan School of Music ($31,776 vs. $21,335)
Longy vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy 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 Longy .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Longy vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy 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 Longy.
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $2,444 lower median federal student loan debt than Longy graduates. ($23,750 vs. $26,194)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Longy graduates. ($245 vs. $270)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan School of Music students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/