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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 5,544 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | csp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,950 | $24,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,950 | $24,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,010 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,873 | $17,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $16,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 2,536 | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | 1,752 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 69.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 17.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Berklee School of Music | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $22,405 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $231 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 33% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than Concordia University-Saint Paul based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 5,544 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or Concordia University-Saint Paul?
- Berklee College of Music is 92.4% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Saint Paul for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.4% higher at Berklee School of Music than Concordia University Saint Paul ($46,950.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than Berklee School of Music ($17,776 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 86.4% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($10,200 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than Berklee College of Music (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 17.1% larger than aid received Concordia University Saint Paul ($19,300 vs. $16,487)
Berklee School of Music vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or Concordia University-Saint Paul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Saint Paul or Berklee School of Music .
- Concordia University-Saint Paul has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Berklee School of Music vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or Concordia University-Saint Paul? 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 Concordia University-Saint Paul and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Berklee School of Music is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $21,000 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $36,400)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $2,845 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($22,405 vs. $25,250)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($231 vs. $261)
- More Berklee School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/