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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | WPI | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,950 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,950 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,010 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,873 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 96% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Berklee School of Music | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 33% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than WPI based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 7,308 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Berklee School of Music for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $46,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at WPI than Berklee College of Music ($56,000.00 vs. $46,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berklee College of Music than WPI ($46,873 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 14.9% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($16,544 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Berklee College of Music (96% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 40.2% larger than aid received Berklee College of Music ($27,059 vs. $19,300)
Berklee School of Music vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Berklee School of Music .
- WPI has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Berklee School of Music vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or WPI? 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 WPI and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Berklee College of Music (76% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $46,300 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $36,400)
- Berklee College of Music students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Berklee School of Music graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berklee School of Music students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/