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Overview |
Paier College of Art Inc | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 221 | 8,282 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paiercollegeofart.edu | berklee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paier College of Art Inc | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,032 | $46,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,032 | $46,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $19,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,425 | $46,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,264 | $19,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 59% |
Admission |
Paier College of Art Inc | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 110 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 105 | 3,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5%Open | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.7%Open | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Paier College of Art Inc | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paier College of Art Inc | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $261 |
Diversity |
Paier College of Art Inc | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 33% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Paier College of Art Inc | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Paier College of Art Inc | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than Paier College of Art Inc based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 221 students)
Paier College of Art Inc vs. Berklee School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paier College of Art Inc or Berklee School of Music?
- Berklee College of Music is 113.1% more expensive to attend than Paier College of Art Inc for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $22,032.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.1% higher at Berklee School of Music than Paier College of Art Inc ($46,950.00 vs. $22,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paier College of Art Inc than Berklee School of Music ($29,425 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paier College of Art Inc are 5.6% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($18,000 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berklee College of Music than Paier College of Art Inc (59% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 266.6% larger than aid received Paier College of Art Inc ($19,300 vs. $5,264)
Paier College of Art Inc vs. Berklee School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paier College of Art Inc 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 Paier College of Art Inc .
- Paier College of Art Inc has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Paier College of Art Inc vs. Berklee School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paier College of Art Inc 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 Paier College of Art Inc.
- The graduation rate at Paier College of Art Inc is higher than Berklee College of Music (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Berklee College of Music earn on average $2,200 more per year than Paier College of Art Inc graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $34,200)
- Berklee College of Music students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Paier College of Art Inc graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,000)
- Berklee School of Music graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Paier College of Art Inc graduates. ($261 vs. $268)
- More Berklee School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paier College of Art Inc students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/