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Juilliard RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Berklee School of Music Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University Ithaca College UMass Purdue| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Manhattan School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 81% |
Admission |
WPI | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
WPI | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
WPI | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 55% | ||
Campus |
WPI | 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
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,115 students)
WPI vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Manhattan School of Music?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Manhattan School of Music for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $51,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at WPI than Manhattan School of Music ($56,000.00 vs. $51,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Manhattan School of Music ($46,876 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 0.3% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($16,544 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Manhattan School of Music (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 26.8% larger than aid received Manhattan School of Music ($27,059 vs. $21,335)
WPI vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI 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 WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Manhattan School of Music (3.55)
- WPI has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
WPI vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI 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 WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is the same as at Manhattan School of Music (76% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $45,300 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $37,400)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan School of Music students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/