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Overview |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Location | Standish, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,478 | 8,282 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #753 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjcme.edu | berklee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,586 | $46,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,586 | $46,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,936 | $19,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,625 | $46,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,987 | $19,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 59% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,472 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 1,190 | 3,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 960/1120 | |||
| 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 |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 33% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 40% | 9% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 1,478 students)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Berklee School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or Berklee School of Music?
- Berklee College of Music is 12.9% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's College of Maine for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $41,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Berklee School of Music than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($46,950.00 vs. $41,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Berklee School of Music ($29,625 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's College of Maine are 27.3% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($14,936 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Berklee College of Music (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's College of Maine students is 39.8% larger than aid received Berklee College of Music ($26,987 vs. $19,300)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Berklee School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine .
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Berklee School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine is higher than Berklee College of Music (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's College of Maine earn on average $6,900 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $36,400)
- Berklee College of Music students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Berklee School of Music graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berklee School of Music students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/