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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,950 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,950 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,010 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,873 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.49 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Berklee School of Music | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $240 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 23% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 4,133 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Berklee College of Music is 15.9% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Berklee School of Music than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($46,950.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Berklee School of Music ($22,843 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 86% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($10,220 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Berklee College of Music (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 55.9% larger than aid received Berklee College of Music ($30,091 vs. $19,300)
Berklee School of Music vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Berklee School of Music .
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Berklee School of Music vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? 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 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Berklee College of Music (62% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $12,000 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $36,400)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,250)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($240 vs. $261)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berklee School of Music students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/