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Juilliard Roosevelt University DePaul The New England Conservatory of Music The Boston Conservatory NEC Manhattan School of Music Berkeley College-Woodland Park Huntington University Trinity College Longy Musicians Institute| Columbia College Chicago | Berklee College of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,529 | 8,448 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | berklee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,734 | $48,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,734 | $48,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,838 | $19,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,790 | $48,608 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,851 | $21,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,873 | 7,167 | ||
| Admitted | 7,178 | 3,577 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2%Open | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4%Open | 42% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $261 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 33% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Columbia College | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | 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 Columbia College based on total student enrollment (8,448 students vs. 6,529 students)
Columbia College vs. Berklee School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Berklee School of Music?
- Berklee College of Music is 58.9% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($48,830.00 vs. $30,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.9% higher at Berklee School of Music than Columbia College Chicago ($48,830.00 vs. $30,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than Berklee School of Music ($29,790 vs. $48,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College Chicago are 15.5% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($16,838 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Berklee College of Music (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 3.5% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($21,587 vs. $20,851)
Columbia College vs. Berklee School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College 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 Columbia College .
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Berklee School of Music (49.9%)
Columbia College vs. Berklee School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Berklee School of Music is higher than Columbia College Chicago (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn on average $900 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $36,400)
- Berklee College of Music students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,000)
- Berklee School of Music graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($261 vs. $268)
- More Berklee School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/