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Overview |
Manhattan School of Music | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmnyc.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan School of Music | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,500 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,500 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,278 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,335 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 92% |
Admission |
Manhattan School of Music | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,027 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 565 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Manhattan School of Music | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan School of Music | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $221 |
Diversity |
Manhattan School of Music | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 46% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Manhattan School of Music | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan School of Music | Buffalo State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 1,115 students)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan School of Music or Buffalo State College?
- Manhattan School of Music is 628.4% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203.3% higher at Manhattan School of Music than SUNY College at Buffalo ($51,500.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Manhattan School of Music ($13,812 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 15.4% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($14,386 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than Manhattan School of Music (92% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 98.4% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($21,335 vs. $10,756)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan School of Music or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or Manhattan School of Music .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan School of Music or Buffalo State 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 Buffalo State College and Manhattan School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (76% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $3,300 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $37,400)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $2,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($21,409 vs. $23,750)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($221 vs. $245)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/