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Overview |
College of the Atlantic | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Location | Bar Harbor, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 380 | 8,282 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coa.edu | berklee.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Atlantic | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,280 | $46,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,280 | $46,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,870 | $19,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,316 | $46,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,602 | $19,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 59% |
Admission |
College of the Atlantic | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 486 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 3,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
College of the Atlantic | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Atlantic | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,200 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $261 |
Diversity |
College of the Atlantic | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 33% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
College of the Atlantic | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 57% | ||
Campus |
College of the Atlantic | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 380 students)
College of the Atlantic vs. Berklee School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Atlantic or Berklee School of Music?
- Berklee College of Music is 6% more expensive to attend than College of the Atlantic for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Berklee School of Music than College of the Atlantic ($46,950.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Atlantic than Berklee School of Music ($22,316 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 92.6% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($9,870 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Atlantic than Berklee College of Music (97% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is 68.9% larger than aid received Berklee College of Music ($32,602 vs. $19,300)
College of the Atlantic vs. Berklee School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Atlantic 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 College of the Atlantic .
- College of the Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
College of the Atlantic vs. Berklee School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Atlantic 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 College of the Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than Berklee College of Music (71% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Berklee College of Music earn on average $8,200 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,250)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($204 vs. $261)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berklee School of Music students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/