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Overview |
Manhattan School of Music | Temple | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmnyc.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan School of Music | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,500 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,500 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,278 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,335 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 88% |
Admission |
Manhattan School of Music | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,027 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 565 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.46 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Manhattan School of Music | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan School of Music | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $268 |
Diversity |
Manhattan School of Music | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 46% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Manhattan School of Music | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan School of Music | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 1,115 students)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan School of Music or Temple?
- Manhattan School of Music is 154.8% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Temple University ($51,500.00 vs. $34,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Manhattan School of Music ($23,935 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Temple University are 6.1% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($15,648 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Temple University than Manhattan School of Music (88% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 84.3% larger than aid received Temple University ($21,335 vs. $11,575)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan School of Music or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Manhattan School of Music .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Temple (3.46)
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Manhattan School of Music vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan School of Music or Temple? 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 Temple and Manhattan School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than Temple University (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $18,900 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $37,400)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($23,750 vs. $26,000)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan School of Music students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/