| Long Island vs. Manhattan School of Music |
| Rankings* | #13 in Arts, Design, Music Schools | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years School of art, music, and design |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$42,432 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$57,050 |
| cheaper$25,990 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$57,050 |
| Less$24,663 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$25,243 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,220 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier86.16% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter40.78% |
| Lower8.05% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable25.31% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger16,689 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,084 |
| Larger12,072 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller552 |
| Larger4,617 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller532 |
| Larger327 | Online Student Population | Smaller8 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower57% | Graduate Rate | Higher78% |
| Lower3% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher5% |
| Lower77% | Retention Rate | Higher93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,520) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 527) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,876) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,750) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
| 962 | Number of faculty | 360 |
| Higher$119,665 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$69,952 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.