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Overview |
Pitzer | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 81% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $245 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Pitzer | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | 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
- Pitzer College is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 1,115 students)
Pitzer vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Manhattan School of Music?
- Pitzer College is 17.1% more expensive to attend than Manhattan School of Music for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $51,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Pitzer than Manhattan School of Music ($60,282.00 vs. $51,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pitzer College than Manhattan School of Music ($39,809 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan School of Music are 19.6% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($16,600 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan School of Music than Pitzer College (81% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 85.6% larger than aid received Manhattan School of Music ($39,594 vs. $21,335)
Pitzer vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer 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 Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Manhattan School of Music (3.55)
- Manhattan School of Music has a higher acceptance rate (55%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer 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 Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Manhattan School of Music (81% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $12,200 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $37,400)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $7,855 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($15,895 vs. $23,750)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($164 vs. $245)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan School of Music students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/