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USF Sacramento State San Jose State San Diego State Cal State East Bay CSU Sonoma State University Cal State Long Beach Cal State LA Cal State Fullerton CSUMB California State University-Northridge| Musicians Institute | San Francisco State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Musicians Institute | San Francisco State | ||
| Location | Hollywood, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 864 | 25,282 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #789 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mi.edu | sfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Musicians Institute | San Francisco State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,525 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,525 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,438 | $17,955 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,976 | $13,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,265 | $9,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 72% |
Admission |
Musicians Institute | San Francisco State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 348 | 29,932 | ||
| Admitted | 273 | 28,195 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Musicians Institute | San Francisco State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $178 |
Diversity |
Musicians Institute | San Francisco State | ||
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| % Men | 74% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Musicians Institute | San Francisco State | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Musicians Institute | San Francisco State | ||
| 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
- San Francisco State University is larger than than Musicians Institute based on total student enrollment (25,282 students vs. 864 students)
Musicians Institute vs. San Francisco State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Musicians Institute or San Francisco State?
- Musicians Institute is 327.1% more expensive to attend than San Francisco State for in-state tuition ($24,525.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Musicians Institute than San Francisco State University ($24,525.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco State University than Musicians Institute ($13,267 vs. $36,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Musicians Institute are 44.4% lower than costs at San Francisco State University ($12,438 vs. $17,955)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco State University than Musicians Institute (72% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Francisco State University students is 130.5% larger than aid received Musicians Institute ($9,830 vs. $4,265)
Musicians Institute vs. San Francisco State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Musicians Institute or San Francisco State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Francisco State or Musicians Institute .
- San Francisco State has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Musicians Institute (78.4%)
Musicians Institute vs. San Francisco State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Musicians Institute or San Francisco State? 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 San Francisco State and Musicians Institute.
- The graduation rate at Musicians Institute is higher than San Francisco State University (67% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Francisco State University earn on average $17,700 more per year than Musicians Institute graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $34,900)
- More San Francisco State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Musicians Institute students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/