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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 The New School| Manhattan School of Music | Goddard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Manhattan School of Music | Goddard College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,097 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmnyc.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan School of Music | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,500 | $19,268 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,500 | $19,268 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,350 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,879 | $29,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,868 | $6,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 73% |
Admission |
Manhattan School of Music | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,432 | 82 | ||
| Admitted | 572 | 16 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.9% | 19.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
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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, 2025 |
Academics |
Manhattan School of Music | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan School of Music | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $214 |
Diversity |
Manhattan School of Music | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 46% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 18% |
Students |
Manhattan School of Music | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan School of Music | Goddard College | ||
| 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 Goddard College based on total student enrollment (1,097 students vs. 263 students)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan School of Music or Goddard College?
- Manhattan School of Music is 177.7% more expensive to attend than Goddard College for in-state tuition ($53,500.00 vs. $19,268.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.7% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Goddard College ($53,500.00 vs. $19,268.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than Manhattan School of Music ($29,344 vs. $51,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 726.2% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($2,100 vs. $17,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan School of Music than Goddard College (85% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 230.5% larger than aid received Goddard College ($22,868 vs. $6,919)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan School of Music or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or Manhattan School of Music .
- Manhattan School of Music has a higher acceptance rate (39.9%) than Goddard College (19.5%)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan School of Music or Goddard College? 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 Goddard College and Manhattan School of Music.
- Graduates from Manhattan School of Music earn on average $2,900 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $34,500)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($20,750 vs. $23,750)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($214 vs. $245)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/