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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,950 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,950 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,010 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,873 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Berklee School of Music | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $266 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | Ithaca 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 Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 5,054 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Berklee School of Music for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $46,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Ithaca College than Berklee College of Music ($48,126.00 vs. $46,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Berklee School of Music ($35,858 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 19.3% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($15,934 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Berklee College of Music (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 53.8% larger than aid received Berklee College of Music ($29,677 vs. $19,300)
Berklee School of Music vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Berklee School of Music .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Berklee School of Music vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Berklee College of Music (74% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $19,700 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $36,400)
- Berklee College of Music students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($25,250 vs. $25,750)
- Berklee School of Music graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($261 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berklee School of Music students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/