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Overview |
Goldey-Beacom College | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Location | Wilmington, DE | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,012 | 8,282 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbc.edu | berklee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goldey-Beacom College | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,050 | $46,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,050 | $46,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $19,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,454 | $46,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,739 | $19,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 59% |
Admission |
Goldey-Beacom College | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 625 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 392 | 3,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Goldey-Beacom College | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goldey-Beacom College | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,675 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $261 |
Diversity |
Goldey-Beacom College | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 33% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Goldey-Beacom College | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Goldey-Beacom College | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 1,012 students)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Berklee School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goldey-Beacom College or Berklee School of Music?
- Berklee College of Music is 259.8% more expensive to attend than Goldey-Beacom College for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 259.8% higher at Berklee School of Music than Goldey Beacom College ($46,950.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goldey Beacom College than Berklee School of Music ($13,454 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goldey Beacom College are 63.9% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($11,600 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goldey Beacom College than Berklee College of Music (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 98.2% larger than aid received Goldey Beacom College ($19,300 vs. $9,739)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Berklee School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goldey-Beacom 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 Goldey-Beacom College .
- Goldey-Beacom College has a higher acceptance rate (62.7%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Berklee School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goldey-Beacom 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 Goldey-Beacom College.
- The graduation rate at Berklee School of Music is higher than Goldey Beacom College (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Goldey Beacom College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $36,400)
- Goldey Beacom College students graduate with a $1,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($23,675 vs. $25,250)
- Goldey-Beacom College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($244 vs. $261)
- More Berklee School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goldey-Beacom College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/