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Juilliard Berklee School of Music Ithaca College NEC The Boston Conservatory Lesley University San Francisco Conservatory of Music The New England Conservatory of Music Roger Williams University Cambridge College Montserrat College of Art The New School| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Manhattan School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | massart.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,420 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,737 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,494 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,598 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 2,043 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.55 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $245 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 4% |
Students |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (1,939 students vs. 1,115 students)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Manhattan School of Music?
- Manhattan School of Music is 4,900% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.8% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($51,500.00 vs. $27,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Manhattan School of Music ($23,737 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan School of Music are 3.6% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($16,600 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Manhattan School of Music (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 151.2% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($21,335 vs. $8,494)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Manhattan School of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan School of Music or Massachusetts College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (3.53)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Manhattan School of Music? 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 Manhattan School of Music and Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Art and Design earn on average $1,300 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($38,700 vs. $37,400)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($23,750 vs. $25,250)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($245 vs. $261)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Massachusetts College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/