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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,950 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,950 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,010 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,873 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 |
Academics |
Berklee School of Music | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $258 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 686 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or Paul Smith's College?
- Berklee College of Music is 46.7% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at Berklee School of Music than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($46,950.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Berklee School of Music ($25,056 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 22.3% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($15,546 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Berklee College of Music (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 27.2% larger than aid received Berklee College of Music ($24,545 vs. $19,300)
Berklee School of Music vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Berklee School of Music .
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Berklee School of Music vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Berklee School of Music is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (52% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science earn on average $300 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $36,400)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,250)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berklee School of Music students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/