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Overview |
USD | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 8,282 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | berklee.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $46,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $46,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $19,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $46,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $19,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 59% |
Admission |
USD | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 3,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| 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 | Dec 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USD | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $261 |
Diversity |
USD | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 33% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
USD | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 57% | ||
Campus |
USD | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Berklee School of Music based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 8,282 students)
USD vs. Berklee School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Berklee School of Music?
- University of San Diego is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Berklee School of Music for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $46,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at USD than Berklee College of Music ($53,810.00 vs. $46,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of San Diego than Berklee School of Music ($36,008 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of San Diego are 11.8% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($17,010 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than Berklee College of Music (83% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 88.6% larger than aid received Berklee College of Music ($36,408 vs. $19,300)
USD vs. Berklee School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD 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 USD .
- Berklee School of Music has a higher acceptance rate (54.2%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Berklee School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Berklee College of Music (75% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $33,800 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $36,400)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $2,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($22,904 vs. $25,250)
- USD graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($236 vs. $261)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berklee School of Music students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/