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Overview |
Trinity College | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 8,282 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | berklee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $46,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $46,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $19,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $46,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $19,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 59% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 3,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | |||
| 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 17, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $261 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 33% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Trinity College | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | 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 Trinity College based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Berklee School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Berklee School of Music?
- Trinity College is 30.1% more expensive to attend than Berklee School of Music for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $46,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at Trinity College than Berklee College of Music ($61,070.00 vs. $46,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Berklee School of Music ($32,704 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 14.1% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($16,660 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Berklee College of Music (67% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 143.2% larger than aid received Berklee College of Music ($46,929 vs. $19,300)
Trinity College vs. Berklee School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College 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 Trinity College .
- Berklee School of Music has a higher acceptance rate (54.2%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Berklee School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College 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 Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Berklee College of Music (86% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $35,100 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $36,400)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,250)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($217 vs. $261)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berklee School of Music students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/