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Overview |
Maine College of Art | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 8,282 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | berklee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $46,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $46,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $19,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $46,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $19,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 59% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 3,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Maine College of Art | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 33% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | 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 Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. Berklee School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or Berklee School of Music?
- Berklee College of Music is 20.1% more expensive to attend than Maine College of Art for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at Berklee School of Music than Maine College of Art ($46,950.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maine College of Art than Berklee School of Music ($35,395 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maine College of Art are 31.6% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($14,440 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than Berklee College of Music (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maine College of Art students is 4.8% larger than aid received Berklee College of Music ($20,227 vs. $19,300)
Maine College of Art vs. Berklee School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art 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 Maine College of Art .
- Maine College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Maine College of Art vs. Berklee School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art 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 Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Berklee School of Music is higher than Maine College of Art (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Berklee College of Music earn on average $4,800 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $31,600)
- Berklee College of Music students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Berklee School of Music graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berklee School of Music students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/