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Overview |
Manhattan School of Music | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmnyc.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan School of Music | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,500 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,500 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,278 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,335 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
Manhattan School of Music | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,027 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 565 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 |
Manhattan School of Music | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan School of Music | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $232 |
Diversity |
Manhattan School of Music | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 46% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 22% |
Students |
Manhattan School of Music | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan School of Music | St. Andrews University | ||
| 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 St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (1,115 students vs. 809 students)
Manhattan School of Music vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan School of Music or St. Andrews University?
- Manhattan School of Music is 80.1% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.1% higher at Manhattan School of Music than St. Andrews University ($51,500.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Andrews University than Manhattan School of Music ($31,864 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 44.6% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($11,480 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Andrews University than Manhattan School of Music (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 25.3% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($21,335 vs. $17,026)
Manhattan School of Music vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan School of Music or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or Manhattan School of Music .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- St. Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Manhattan School of Music vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan School of Music or St. Andrews University? 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 St. Andrews University and Manhattan School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than St. Andrews University (76% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Manhattan School of Music earn on average $1,000 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,750)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($232 vs. $245)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/