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Juilliard URI The New England Conservatory of Music SHU The Boston Conservatory NEC Manhattan School of Music Roger Williams University Berkeley College-Woodland Park Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence| Berklee College of Music | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | RIC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,950 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,950 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,010 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,873 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 62% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Berklee School of Music | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $219 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | RIC | ||
| 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 RIC based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 5,787 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or RIC?
- Berklee College of Music is 395.2% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.7% higher at Berklee School of Music than Rhode Island College ($46,950.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Berklee School of Music ($11,014 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 41.7% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($13,414 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Berklee College of Music (62% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 156.1% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($19,300 vs. $7,537)
Berklee School of Music vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Berklee School of Music .
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Berklee School of Music vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or RIC? 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 RIC and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Berklee School of Music is higher than Rhode Island College (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $36,400)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $4,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($21,200 vs. $25,250)
- RIC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($219 vs. $261)
- More Berklee School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/