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Juilliard The New England Conservatory of Music The Boston Conservatory NEC Manhattan School of Music Berkeley College-Woodland Park Trinity College Longy Musicians Institute Ithaca College NYU CalArts| Berklee College of Music | Daniel Webster College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | DWC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | dwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | DWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,950 | $15,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,950 | $15,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,010 | $11,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,873 | $17,109 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $11,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 82% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | DWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 815 | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | 505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 62% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Berklee School of Music | DWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | DWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $58,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | DWC | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | DWC | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | - | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | DWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than DWC based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 741 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. DWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or DWC?
- Berklee College of Music is 200.4% more expensive to attend than DWC for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $15,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.4% higher at Berklee School of Music than Daniel Webster College ($46,950.00 vs. $15,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Daniel Webster College than Berklee School of Music ($17,109 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Daniel Webster College are 67.4% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($11,354 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Daniel Webster College than Berklee College of Music (82% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 71.1% larger than aid received Daniel Webster College ($19,300 vs. $11,282)
Berklee School of Music vs. DWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or DWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DWC or Berklee School of Music .
- DWC has a higher acceptance rate (62%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Berklee School of Music vs. DWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or DWC? 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 DWC and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Berklee School of Music is higher than Daniel Webster College (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Daniel Webster College earn on average $22,500 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($58,900 vs. $36,400)
- Berklee College of Music students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than DWC graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Berklee School of Music graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than DWC graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More DWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berklee School of Music students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/