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Overview |
Manhattan School of Music | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmnyc.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan School of Music | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,500 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,500 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,278 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,335 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
Manhattan School of Music | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,027 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 565 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Manhattan School of Music | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan School of Music | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $325 |
Diversity |
Manhattan School of Music | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 30% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 46% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Manhattan School of Music | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan School of Music | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (1,824 students vs. 1,115 students)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan School of Music or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Manhattan School of Music is 507.6% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 264.1% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($51,500.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Manhattan School of Music ($15,502 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 57.6% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($10,530 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Manhattan School of Music (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 67.9% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($21,335 vs. $12,708)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan School of Music or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Manhattan School of Music .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan School of Music or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? 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 Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and Manhattan School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (76% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Manhattan School of Music earn on average $2,300 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $35,100)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($23,750 vs. $31,500)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($245 vs. $325)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/