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Fairfield University Juilliard Marist College Quinnipiac University of Bridgeport The New England Conservatory of Music RIC The Boston Conservatory NEC Manhattan School of Music Siena College Loyola University Maryland| Sacred Heart University | Berklee College of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SHU | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 8,282 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | berklee.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $46,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $46,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $19,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $46,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $19,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 59% |
Admission |
SHU | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 3,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SHU | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $261 |
Diversity |
SHU | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 33% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 9% |
Students |
SHU | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 57% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Berklee School of Music based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 8,282 students)
SHU vs. Berklee School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Berklee School of Music?
- Berklee College of Music is 1.4% more expensive to attend than SHU for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Berklee School of Music than Sacred Heart University ($46,950.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sacred Heart University than Berklee School of Music ($45,280 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart University are 8.5% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($17,520 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Berklee College of Music (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 1% larger than aid received Berklee College of Music ($19,484 vs. $19,300)
SHU vs. Berklee School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU 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 SHU .
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
SHU vs. Berklee School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Berklee College of Music (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $23,300 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $36,400)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,250)
- SHU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berklee School of Music students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/