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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,448 | 2,751 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,830 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,830 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $15,084 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,608 | $14,574 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,587 | $9,778 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 95% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,167 | 3,905 | ||
| Admitted | 3,577 | 3,338 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Berklee School of Music | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $258 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (8,448 students vs. 2,751 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Berklee College of Music is 590.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($48,830.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.6% higher at Berklee School of Music than SUNY College at Potsdam ($48,830.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than Berklee School of Music ($14,574 vs. $48,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Potsdam are 28.9% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($15,084 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than Berklee College of Music (95% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 120.8% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($21,587 vs. $9,778)
Berklee School of Music vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Berklee School of Music .
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Berklee School of Music (49.9%)
Berklee School of Music vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Berklee School of Music is higher than SUNY College at Potsdam (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $2,700 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $36,400)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,250)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More Berklee School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-Potsdam students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/