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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 798 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | bostonconservatory.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,950 | $41,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,950 | $41,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,010 | $17,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,873 | $42,649 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $17,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 74% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 1,215 | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | 557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 45.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 32.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Berklee School of Music | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 24% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | - | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than The Boston Conservatory based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 798 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. The Boston Conservatory Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or The Boston Conservatory?
- Berklee College of Music is 13% more expensive to attend than The Boston Conservatory for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $41,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Berklee School of Music than The Boston Conservatory ($46,950.00 vs. $41,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Boston Conservatory than Berklee School of Music ($42,649 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Boston Conservatory are 10.3% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($17,242 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Boston Conservatory than Berklee College of Music (74% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 10.4% larger than aid received The Boston Conservatory ($19,300 vs. $17,474)
Berklee School of Music vs. The Boston Conservatory Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or The Boston Conservatory? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The Boston Conservatory or Berklee School of Music .
- Berklee School of Music has a higher acceptance rate (54.2%) than The Boston Conservatory (45.8%)
Berklee School of Music vs. The Boston Conservatory Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or The Boston Conservatory? 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 The Boston Conservatory and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at The Boston Conservatory is higher than Berklee College of Music (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from The Boston Conservatory earn on average $300 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $36,400)
- Berklee College of Music students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than The Boston Conservatory graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Berklee School of Music graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than The Boston Conservatory graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More The Boston Conservatory 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/