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Juilliard The New England Conservatory of Music The Boston Conservatory NEC Manhattan School of Music Berkeley College-Woodland Park Southwestern College DBU Trinity College Longy Musicians Institute Ithaca College| Berklee College of Music | Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | MBTS | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,448 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | mbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | MBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,830 | $8,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,830 | $8,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $11,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,608 | $25,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,587 | $6,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 84% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | MBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,167 | 141 | ||
| Admitted | 3,577 | 133 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42% | 63.2% | ||
| 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 | MBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | MBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $17,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $175 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | MBTS | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | MBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | MBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than MBTS based on total student enrollment (8,448 students vs. 3,840 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. MBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or MBTS?
- Berklee College of Music is 481.3% more expensive to attend than MBTS for in-state tuition ($48,830.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 481.3% higher at Berklee School of Music than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($48,830.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary than Berklee School of Music ($25,380 vs. $48,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are 71.9% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($11,310 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary than Berklee College of Music (84% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 214% larger than aid received Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($21,587 vs. $6,875)
Berklee School of Music vs. MBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or MBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBTS or Berklee School of Music .
- MBTS has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Berklee School of Music (49.9%)
Berklee School of Music vs. MBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or MBTS? 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 MBTS and Berklee School of Music.
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students graduate with a $8,246 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($17,004 vs. $25,250)
- MBTS graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($175 vs. $261)
- More Berklee School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBTS students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/