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Juilliard The New England Conservatory of Music The Boston Conservatory NEC Manhattan School of Music Temple Berkeley College-Woodland Park Trinity College Longy Musicians Institute Ithaca College NYU| Berklee College of Music | The College of Westchester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | CW | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,448 | 891 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,830 | $23,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,830 | $23,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,608 | $11,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,587 | $18,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,167 | 460 | ||
| Admitted | 3,577 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Berklee School of Music | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $247 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | CW | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (8,448 students vs. 891 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or CW?
- Berklee College of Music is 110.3% more expensive to attend than CW for in-state tuition ($48,830.00 vs. $23,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.3% higher at Berklee School of Music than The College of Westchester ($48,830.00 vs. $23,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than Berklee School of Music ($11,332 vs. $48,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 104.2% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($9,520 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than Berklee College of Music (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 14.2% larger than aid received The College of Westchester ($21,587 vs. $18,905)
Berklee School of Music vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or Berklee School of Music .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Berklee School of Music (49.9%)
Berklee School of Music vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or CW? 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 CW and Berklee School of Music.
- Graduates from The College of Westchester earn on average $3,400 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $36,400)
- The College of Westchester students graduate with a $1,356 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($23,894 vs. $25,250)
- CW graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($247 vs. $261)
- More Berklee School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/