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Juilliard The New England Conservatory of Music The Boston Conservatory NEC Manhattan School of Music Berkeley College-Woodland Park Temple Trinity College Longy Musicians Institute Ithaca College NYU| Berklee College of Music | Vermont Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | Vermont Tech | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Randolph Center, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,448 | 5,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | vtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | Vermont Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,830 | $9,984 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,830 | $19,992 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $12,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,608 | $21,253 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,587 | $12,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 96% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,167 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 3,577 | 2,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Berklee School of Music | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | Vermont Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $16,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $165 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | Vermont Tech | ||
| 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 Vermont Tech based on total student enrollment (8,448 students vs. 5,136 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. Vermont Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or Vermont Tech?
- Berklee College of Music is 389.1% more expensive to attend than Vermont Tech for in-state tuition ($48,830.00 vs. $9,984.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.2% higher at Berklee School of Music than Vermont Technical College ($48,830.00 vs. $19,992.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vermont Technical College than Berklee School of Music ($21,253 vs. $48,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vermont Technical College are 50.7% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($12,898 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vermont Technical College than Berklee College of Music (96% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 79.9% larger than aid received Vermont Technical College ($21,587 vs. $12,000)
Berklee School of Music vs. Vermont Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or Vermont Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vermont Tech or Berklee School of Music .
- Vermont Tech has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Berklee School of Music (49.9%)
Berklee School of Music vs. Vermont Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or Vermont Tech? 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 Vermont Tech and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Berklee School of Music is higher than Vermont Technical College (52% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Vermont Technical College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $36,400)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $9,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($16,050 vs. $25,250)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($165 vs. $261)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berklee School of Music students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/