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The New England Conservatory of Music Berklee School of Music Southern New Hampshire University Juilliard Manhattan School of Music Rutgers University-Newark Kean San Francisco Conservatory of Music Ithaca College Purdue Global-Maine Campus West Liberty University UMUC| The Boston Conservatory | Thomas Edison State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The Boston Conservatory | TESC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 798 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bostonconservatory.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Boston Conservatory | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,560 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,560 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,242 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,649 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 0% |
Admission |
The Boston Conservatory | TESC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,215 | - | ||
| Admitted | 557 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.8%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.7%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | |||
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Academics |
The Boston Conservatory | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Boston Conservatory | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $111 |
Diversity |
The Boston Conservatory | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 15% |
Students |
The Boston Conservatory | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | - | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | - | ||
Campus |
The Boston Conservatory | TESC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than The Boston Conservatory based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 798 students)
The Boston Conservatory vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Boston Conservatory or TESC?
- The Boston Conservatory is 463.8% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($41,560.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 334.9% higher at The Boston Conservatory than Thomas Edison State College ($41,560.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 237.9% lower than costs at The Boston Conservatory ($5,103 vs. $17,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Boston Conservatory than Thomas Edison State College (74% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Boston Conservatory students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($17,474 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, The Boston Conservatory or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or The Boston Conservatory .
The Boston Conservatory vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Boston Conservatory or TESC? 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 TESC and The Boston Conservatory.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $21,100 more per year than The Boston Conservatory graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $36,700)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $16,250 lower median federal student loan debt than The Boston Conservatory graduates. ($10,750 vs. $27,000)
- TESC graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than The Boston Conservatory graduates. ($111 vs. $279)
- More The Boston Conservatory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/