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Overview |
Marian | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 8,282 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | berklee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $46,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $46,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $19,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $46,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $19,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 59% |
Admission |
Marian | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 3,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| 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 |
Marian | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Marian | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 33% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Marian | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than Marian based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 3,701 students)
Marian vs. Berklee School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Berklee School of Music?
- Berklee College of Music is 24.9% more expensive to attend than Marian for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Berklee School of Music than Marian University ($46,950.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than Berklee School of Music ($22,554 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 58.4% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($12,000 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Berklee College of Music (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 49.8% larger than aid received Berklee College of Music ($28,904 vs. $19,300)
Marian vs. Berklee School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian 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 Marian .
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Marian vs. Berklee School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian 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 Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Berklee College of Music (58% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $36,400)
- Berklee College of Music students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Berklee School of Music graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Berklee School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/