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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | Neumann | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #768 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,950 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,950 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,010 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,873 | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 905/1085 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Berklee School of Music | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 17% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | Neumann | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than Neumann based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 2,155 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or Neumann?
- Berklee College of Music is 38.5% more expensive to attend than Neumann for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at Berklee School of Music than Neumann University ($46,950.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Neumann University than Berklee School of Music ($28,707 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Neumann University are 14.5% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($16,600 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Berklee College of Music (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 32.8% larger than aid received Berklee College of Music ($25,623 vs. $19,300)
Berklee School of Music vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or Berklee School of Music .
- Neumann has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Berklee School of Music vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or Neumann? 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 Neumann and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Neumann is higher than Berklee College of Music (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Neumann University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $36,400)
- Berklee College of Music students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Berklee School of Music graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Berklee School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Neumann students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/