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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | MCNY | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 632 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | mcny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | MCNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,950 | $19,338 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,950 | $19,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,010 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,873 | $22,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $12,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | MCNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 113 | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | 74 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 41.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | MCNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | MCNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 18% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $34,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $356 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | MCNY | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 11% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | MCNY | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | MCNY | ||
| 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 MCNY based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 632 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. MCNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or MCNY?
- Berklee College of Music is 142.8% more expensive to attend than MCNY for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.8% higher at Berklee School of Music than Metropolitan College of New York ($46,950.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Metropolitan College of New York than Berklee School of Music ($22,183 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Metropolitan College of New York are 69.7% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($11,200 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan College of New York than Berklee College of Music (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 49.9% larger than aid received Metropolitan College of New York ($19,300 vs. $12,873)
Berklee School of Music vs. MCNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or MCNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNY or Berklee School of Music .
- MCNY has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Berklee School of Music vs. MCNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or MCNY? 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 MCNY and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Berklee School of Music is higher than Metropolitan College of New York (52% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan College of New York earn on average $4,100 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $36,400)
- Berklee College of Music students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($25,250 vs. $34,500)
- Berklee School of Music graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($261 vs. $356)
- More Berklee School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/