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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | CSE | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,950 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,950 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,010 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,873 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| 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 | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $258 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 10% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | CSE | ||
| 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 CSE based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 1,122 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or CSE?
- Berklee College of Music is 42.7% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at Berklee School of Music than College of Saint Elizabeth ($46,950.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Berklee School of Music ($21,689 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 49.2% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($12,744 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Berklee College of Music (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 54.9% larger than aid received Berklee College of Music ($29,905 vs. $19,300)
Berklee School of Music vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or Berklee School of Music .
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Berklee School of Music vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or CSE? 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 CSE and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Berklee College of Music (58% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $9,100 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $36,400)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,250)
- CSE graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More Berklee School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/