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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,448 | 4,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,830 | $12,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,830 | $12,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $8,928 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,608 | $20,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,587 | $6,178 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 94% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,167 | 513 | ||
| Admitted | 3,577 | 483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42% | 68.3% | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Berklee School of Music | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $245 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 23% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than Herzing University-Madison based on total student enrollment (8,448 students vs. 4,238 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. Herzing University-Madison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or Herzing University-Madison?
- Berklee College of Music is 295.1% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Madison for in-state tuition ($48,830.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 295.1% higher at Berklee School of Music than Herzing University Madison ($48,830.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Herzing University Madison than Berklee School of Music ($20,679 vs. $48,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Madison are 117.7% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($8,928 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Herzing University Madison than Berklee College of Music (94% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 249.4% larger than aid received Herzing University Madison ($21,587 vs. $6,178)
Berklee School of Music vs. Herzing University-Madison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or Herzing University-Madison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Madison or Berklee School of Music .
- Herzing University-Madison has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Berklee School of Music (49.9%)
Berklee School of Music vs. Herzing University-Madison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or Herzing University-Madison? 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 Herzing University-Madison and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Berklee School of Music is higher than Herzing University Madison (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Herzing University Madison earn on average $7,000 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $36,400)
- Herzing University Madison students graduate with a $1,537 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($23,713 vs. $25,250)
- Herzing University-Madison graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($245 vs. $261)
- More Berklee School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Madison students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/