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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 245 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | pcad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,950 | $27,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,950 | $27,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,010 | $11,665 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,873 | $26,649 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $13,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 562 | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | 249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 44.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| 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 | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $28,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
| 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 Pennsylvania College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 245 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or Pennsylvania College of Art and Design?
- Berklee College of Music is 69.2% more expensive to attend than Pennsylvania College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $27,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.2% higher at Berklee School of Music than Pennsylvania College of Art and Design ($46,950.00 vs. $27,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design than Berklee School of Music ($26,649 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design are 63% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($11,665 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design than Berklee College of Music (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 48% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Art and Design ($19,300 vs. $13,038)
Berklee School of Music vs. Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or Pennsylvania College of Art and Design? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pennsylvania College of Art and Design or Berklee School of Music .
- Berklee School of Music has a higher acceptance rate (54.2%) than Pennsylvania College of Art and Design (44.3%)
Berklee School of Music vs. Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or Pennsylvania College of Art and Design? 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 Pennsylvania College of Art and Design and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Berklee School of Music is the same as at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Berklee College of Music earn on average $7,700 more per year than Pennsylvania College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $28,700)
- Berklee College of Music students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Pennsylvania College of Art and Design graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Berklee School of Music graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Pennsylvania College of Art and Design graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Berklee School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pennsylvania College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/