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Juilliard Berklee School of Music SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Plattsburgh Ithaca College NEC The Boston Conservatory SUNY Canton San Francisco Conservatory of Music The New England Conservatory of Music SUNY Cortland SUNY Brockport| Manhattan School of Music | SUNY College at Potsdam | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Manhattan School of Music | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmnyc.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan School of Music | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,500 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,500 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,278 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,335 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 93% |
Admission |
Manhattan School of Music | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,027 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 565 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Manhattan School of Music | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan School of Music | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Manhattan School of Music | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 46% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Manhattan School of Music | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan School of Music | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 1,115 students)
Manhattan School of Music vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan School of Music or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Manhattan School of Music is 628.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam 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 Potsdam ($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 Potsdam than Manhattan School of Music ($15,310 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Potsdam are 13.7% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($14,600 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than Manhattan School of Music (93% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 83.4% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($21,335 vs. $11,632)
Manhattan School of Music vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan School of Music or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Manhattan School of Music .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at SUNY-Potsdam (3.3)
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Manhattan School of Music vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan School of Music or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and Manhattan School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than SUNY College at Potsdam (76% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $1,700 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,400)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($23,750 vs. $25,000)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-Potsdam students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/