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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 164,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | snhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,950 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,950 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,010 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,873 | $32,043 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $4,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 64% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 35,992 | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | 34,687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.18 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Berklee School of Music | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $18,816 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $194 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 33% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 34% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 93% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Berklee School of Music based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 8,282 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. Southern New Hampshire University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or Southern New Hampshire University?
- Berklee College of Music is 213% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 213% higher at Berklee School of Music than Southern New Hampshire University ($46,950.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern New Hampshire University than Berklee School of Music ($32,043 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 61.1% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($11,800 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern New Hampshire University than Berklee College of Music (64% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 335.3% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($19,300 vs. $4,434)
Berklee School of Music vs. Southern New Hampshire University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or Southern New Hampshire University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern New Hampshire University or Berklee School of Music .
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Berklee School of Music vs. Southern New Hampshire University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or Southern New Hampshire University? 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 Southern New Hampshire University and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Berklee College of Music (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $36,400)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $6,434 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($18,816 vs. $25,250)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($194 vs. $261)
- More Berklee School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/