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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,950 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,950 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,010 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,873 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 67% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 66.7% | ||
| 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 | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $214 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 18% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | Goddard College | ||
| 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 Goddard College based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 320 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or Goddard College?
- Berklee College of Music is 157.8% more expensive to attend than Goddard College for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.8% higher at Berklee School of Music than Goddard College ($46,950.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than Berklee School of Music ($17,931 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 805.2% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($2,100 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goddard College than Berklee College of Music (67% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 93% larger than aid received Goddard College ($19,300 vs. $10,002)
Berklee School of Music vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or Berklee School of Music .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Berklee School of Music vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or Goddard College? 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 Goddard College and Berklee School of Music.
- Graduates from Berklee College of Music earn on average $1,900 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $34,500)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($20,750 vs. $25,250)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($214 vs. $261)
- More Berklee School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/