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Overview |
Musicians Institute | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Hollywood, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 864 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mi.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Musicians Institute | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,525 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,525 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,438 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,976 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,265 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 66% |
Admission |
Musicians Institute | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 348 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 273 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Musicians Institute | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Musicians Institute | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $144 |
Diversity |
Musicians Institute | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 74% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 35% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Musicians Institute | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Musicians Institute | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than Musicians Institute based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 864 students)
Musicians Institute vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Musicians Institute or CSUMB?
- Musicians Institute is 327.1% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($24,525.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Musicians Institute than California State University Monterey Bay ($24,525.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than Musicians Institute ($11,435 vs. $36,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Musicians Institute are 30.7% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($12,438 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Monterey Bay than Musicians Institute (66% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is 104% larger than aid received Musicians Institute ($8,702 vs. $4,265)
Musicians Institute vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Musicians Institute or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Musicians Institute .
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Musicians Institute (78.4%)
Musicians Institute vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Musicians Institute or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Musicians Institute.
- The graduation rate at Musicians Institute is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (67% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $10,400 more per year than Musicians Institute graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $34,900)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Musicians Institute students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/