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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | CUW | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,950 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,950 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,010 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,873 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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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 | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $247 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | CUW | ||
| 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 CUW based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 4,988 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or CUW?
- Berklee College of Music is 43.3% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.3% higher at Berklee School of Music than Concordia University Wisconsin ($46,950.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than Berklee School of Music ($24,485 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 56.3% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($12,160 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Berklee College of Music (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 21.6% larger than aid received Berklee College of Music ($23,477 vs. $19,300)
Berklee School of Music vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Berklee School of Music .
- CUW has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Berklee School of Music vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or CUW? 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 CUW and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Berklee College of Music (58% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $9,700 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $36,400)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $1,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($23,925 vs. $25,250)
- CUW graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($247 vs. $261)
- More Berklee School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/