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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | AU | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,950 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,950 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,010 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,873 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Berklee School of Music | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $277 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | AU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 4,121 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or AU?
- Berklee College of Music is 52.1% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at Berklee School of Music than Anderson University ($46,950.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Berklee School of Music ($21,633 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 69.3% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($11,230 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Berklee College of Music (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 26.5% larger than aid received Berklee College of Music ($24,409 vs. $19,300)
Berklee School of Music vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Berklee School of Music .
- Berklee School of Music has a higher acceptance rate (54.2%) than AU (45.4%)
Berklee School of Music vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or AU? 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 AU and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Berklee School of Music is higher than Anderson University (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $36,400)
- Berklee College of Music students graduate with a $1,612 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,862)
- Berklee School of Music graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($261 vs. $277)
- More Berklee School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/