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Juilliard The New England Conservatory of Music Berklee School of Music Ithaca College NEC San Francisco Conservatory of Music The New School Harvard| The Boston Conservatory | Manhattan School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The Boston Conservatory | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 798 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bostonconservatory.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Boston Conservatory | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,560 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,560 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,242 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,649 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,474 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 81% |
Admission |
The Boston Conservatory | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,215 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 557 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.8%Open | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.7%Open | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
The Boston Conservatory | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Boston Conservatory | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
The Boston Conservatory | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 4% |
Students |
The Boston Conservatory | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | - | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 55% | ||
Campus |
The Boston Conservatory | 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
- Manhattan School of Music is larger than than The Boston Conservatory based on total student enrollment (1,115 students vs. 798 students)
The Boston Conservatory vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Boston Conservatory or Manhattan School of Music?
- Manhattan School of Music is 23.9% more expensive to attend than The Boston Conservatory for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $41,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Manhattan School of Music than The Boston Conservatory ($51,500.00 vs. $41,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Boston Conservatory than Manhattan School of Music ($42,649 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan School of Music are 3.9% lower than costs at The Boston Conservatory ($16,600 vs. $17,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan School of Music than The Boston Conservatory (81% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 22.1% larger than aid received The Boston Conservatory ($21,335 vs. $17,474)
The Boston Conservatory vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Boston Conservatory 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 The Boston Conservatory .
- Manhattan School of Music has a higher acceptance rate (55%) than The Boston Conservatory (45.8%)
The Boston Conservatory vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Boston Conservatory 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 The Boston Conservatory.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than The Boston Conservatory (76% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Manhattan School of Music earn on average $700 more per year than The Boston Conservatory graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $36,700)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than The Boston Conservatory graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than The Boston Conservatory graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More The Boston Conservatory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan School of Music students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/