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Juilliard The New England Conservatory of Music The Boston Conservatory NEC Manhattan School of Music Berkeley College-Woodland Park Southern New Hampshire University Rutgers University-Newark Kean Trinity College Longy Musicians Institute| Berklee College of Music | Thomas Edison State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | TESC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,950 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,950 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,010 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,873 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | TESC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Berklee School of Music | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $111 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 15% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | - | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | TESC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than TESC based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 8,248 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or TESC?
- Berklee College of Music is 536.9% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 391.3% higher at Berklee School of Music than Thomas Edison State College ($46,950.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 272.5% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($5,103 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berklee College of Music than Thomas Edison State College (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($19,300 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or Berklee School of Music .
Berklee School of Music vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or TESC? 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 TESC and Berklee School of Music.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $21,400 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $36,400)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($10,750 vs. $25,250)
- TESC graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($111 vs. $261)
- More Berklee School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/