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Juilliard The New England Conservatory of Music The Boston Conservatory NEC Manhattan School of Music Berkeley College-Woodland Park City Tech York Lehman Trinity College Longy Musicians Institute| Berklee College of Music | CUNY Medgar Evers College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | Medgar | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 3,640 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,950 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,950 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,010 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,873 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $8,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 97% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 11,553 | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | 10,126 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 5.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Berklee School of Music | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $93 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | Medgar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 3,640 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or Medgar ?
- Berklee College of Music is 577.5% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.5% higher at Berklee School of Music than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($46,950.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Berklee School of Music ($8,250 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Medgar Evers College are 6.1% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($17,919 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Berklee College of Music (97% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 127.9% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($19,300 vs. $8,467)
Berklee School of Music vs. Medgar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or Berklee School of Music .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Berklee School of Music vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or Medgar ? 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 Medgar and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Berklee School of Music is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (52% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from CUNY Medgar Evers College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $36,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $16,217 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($9,033 vs. $25,250)
- Medgar graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($93 vs. $261)
- More Berklee School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/