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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | BBC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,448 | 558 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,830 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,830 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $7,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,608 | $23,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,587 | $18,019 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,167 | 202 | ||
| Admitted | 3,577 | 182 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Berklee School of Music | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $182 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | BBC | ||
| 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 BBC based on total student enrollment (8,448 students vs. 558 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or BBC?
- Berklee College of Music is 56.5% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($48,830.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at Berklee School of Music than Clarks Summit University ($48,830.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than Berklee School of Music ($23,070 vs. $48,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 155.8% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($7,600 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Berklee College of Music (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 19.8% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($21,587 vs. $18,019)
Berklee School of Music vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or Berklee School of Music .
- BBC has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Berklee School of Music (49.9%)
Berklee School of Music vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or BBC? 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 BBC and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Berklee School of Music is higher than Clarks Summit University (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Berklee College of Music earn on average $2,600 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $7,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($17,688 vs. $25,250)
- BBC graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($182 vs. $261)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berklee School of Music students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/