Manhattan School of Music vs The New England Conservatory of Music
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Manhattan School of MusicNew York, NYCatholic life on campusThe New England Conservatory of MusicBoston, MACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Manhattan School of Music has the higher graduation rate: 78% against 73% at The New England Conservatory of Music.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Manhattan School of Music has the lower price after aid: $31,392 a year, against $47,882 at The New England Conservatory of Music.
- The average price after aid is lower at The New England Conservatory of Music: $46,754 a year, against $51,754 at Manhattan School of Music.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at The New England Conservatory of Music: $34,483, against $26,878 at Manhattan School of Music.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
New York, NY
Boston, MA
Setting
City
City
Students
1,097
784
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
41%
41%
Graduation rate
78%
73%
First-year retention
93%
88%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$51,754
$46,754
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$31,392
$47,882
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$38,143
$44,882
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$46,638
$45,625
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$48,042
$45,608
Net price, over $110,000 income
$56,540
$47,387
Median debt
$26,994
$27,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$26,878
$34,483
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
Manhattan School of Music · The New England Conservatory of Music