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Overview |
Merrimack | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 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 | Sep 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 4% |
Students |
Merrimack | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 1,115 students)
Merrimack vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Manhattan School of Music?
- Manhattan School of Music is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Merrimack for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $45,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Merrimack College ($51,500.00 vs. $45,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Merrimack College than Manhattan School of Music ($37,296 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan School of Music are 10.2% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($16,600 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Manhattan School of Music (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 30% larger than aid received Manhattan School of Music ($27,729 vs. $21,335)
Merrimack vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack 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 Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
- Merrimack has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Merrimack vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack 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 Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than Merrimack College (76% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $20,600 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $37,400)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan School of Music students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/