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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | PAFA | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,950 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,950 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,010 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,873 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 80% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 11.4% | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Berklee School of Music | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $274 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 33% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 172 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or PAFA?
- Berklee College of Music is 15.9% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Berklee School of Music than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($46,950.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berklee College of Music than PAFA ($46,873 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts are 8.6% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($17,512 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts than Berklee College of Music (80% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 20% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($19,300 vs. $16,087)
Berklee School of Music vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Berklee School of Music .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Berklee School of Music vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Berklee College of Music (73% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Berklee College of Music earn on average $14,400 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $22,000)
- Berklee College of Music students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,500)
- Berklee School of Music graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($261 vs. $274)
- More Berklee School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/