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Juilliard The New England Conservatory of Music The Boston Conservatory NEC Manhattan School of Music Loyola University Maryland Berkeley College-Woodland Park Saint Joseph's University AU Fairfield University Gettysburg College University of Scranton| Catholic University of America | Berklee College of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 8,282 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | berklee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $46,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $46,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $19,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $46,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $19,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 59% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 3,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $261 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 33% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Berklee School of Music | ||
| 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 Catholic University of America based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 4,968 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Berklee School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Berklee School of Music?
- Catholic University of America is 13% more expensive to attend than Berklee School of Music for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $46,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Catholic University of America than Berklee College of Music ($53,040.00 vs. $46,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Catholic University of America than Berklee School of Music ($36,031 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Catholic University of America are 14% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($16,670 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Berklee College of Music (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 78.5% larger than aid received Berklee College of Music ($34,449 vs. $19,300)
Catholic University of America vs. Berklee School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Berklee School of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Berklee School of Music or Catholic University of America .
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Catholic University of America vs. Berklee School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or Berklee School of Music? 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 Berklee School of Music and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Berklee College of Music (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $22,200 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $36,400)
- Berklee College of Music students graduate with a $856 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,106)
- Berklee School of Music graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($261 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berklee School of Music students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/