Manhattan School of Music vs Stanford

When it comes to choosing a higher education institution, Manhattan School of Music and Stanford University stand out as two exceptional options. While both offer a world-class education, they differ in several key aspects. Manhattan School of Music, a conservatory located in the heart of New York City, specializes in music education, boasting an acceptance rate of 33% and a student body primarily focused on music-related programs. On the other hand, Stanford University, a prestigious private research university in California, offers a wide range of academic programs, with an acceptance rate of 4% and a diverse student body pursuing various fields of study. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table highlighting the key differences between these two institutions, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Explore the table to discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Manhattan School of Music	Stanford University
Overview
Location	New York, New York	Stanford, California
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	86.0%	98.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	49.0%	3.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $125 Graduate: $125	Undergraduate: $90 Graduate: $125
SAT range	N/A	1470 - 1570
ACT range	N/A	34 - 35
Students submitting SAT score		15.0%
Students submitting ACT score		11.0%
Total number of applicants	1,035	55,471
Total number of admissions given out	507	2,190
Admitted students who chose to enroll	121	1,757
Yield rate	23.9%	80.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$72,780	$78,898
Average net price	$42,578	$14,402
Tuition	$49,850	$55,473
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $10,790 Meal plan: $5,550	Room/dormitory: $11,166 Meal plan: $6,694
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	81.0% Average amount $23,606	61.0% Average amount $56,211
Students receiving federal student loan	69.0% Average amount $52,419	5.0% Average amount $5,151
Students taking out private loans	11.0% Average amount $27,139	1.0% Average amount $17,186

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	500 Men 50.8% Women 49.2%	7,645 Men 49.4% Women 50.6%
Graduate students	547 Men 46.3% Women 53.7%	10,035 Men 56.5% Women 43.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	75.0%	58.5%
International students	48.5%	24.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	536	14,621
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	Yes
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	New York California Pennsylvania Florida New Jersey	California Texas Washington New York Illinois

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts	Engineering Computer and Information Science Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Physical Science
Students to faculty ratio	6:1	5:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	72.3%	95.5%
Dropout rate	12.5%	1.7%
Transferred out	14.3%	0.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Music (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $19,385 Year 2: $24,228 Year 3: $26,210 Music (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,620 Year 2: $13,393 Year 3: $18,735 Music (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $18,154 Year 3: N/A	Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $151,574 Year 2: $170,457 Year 3: $210,837 Computer Science (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $159,729 Year 2: $168,942 Year 3: $203,193 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $164,734 Year 2: $163,337 Year 3: $187,054 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $137,457 Year 2: $150,874 Year 3: $173,548 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $136,126 Year 2: $136,499 Year 3: $165,375 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $128,556 Year 2: $135,709 Year 3: $157,500 Engineering-Related Fields (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $123,354 Year 2: $106,421 Year 3: $139,234 Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $105,326 Year 2: $111,435 Year 3: $126,185 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $108,457 Year 2: $90,856 Year 3: $107,477 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,475 Year 2: $85,391 Year 3: $104,592

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