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Juilliard CalArts The New England Conservatory of Music The Boston Conservatory NEC Manhattan School of Music Berkeley College-Woodland Park Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts Trinity College Longy RISD| Art Center College of Design | Berklee College of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 8,282 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | berklee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $46,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $46,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $19,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $46,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $19,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 59% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 3,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 |
Art Center College of Design | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $261 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 27% | 33% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than Art Center College of Design based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 2,420 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Berklee School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Berklee School of Music?
- Art Center College of Design is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Berklee School of Music for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $46,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Art Center College of Design than Berklee College of Music ($48,942.00 vs. $46,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berklee College of Music than Art Center College of Design ($46,873 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Center College of Design are 32.6% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($14,338 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berklee College of Music than Art Center College of Design (59% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 15.8% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($19,300 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. Berklee School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design 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 Art Center College of Design .
- Art Center College of Design has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Berklee School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design 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 Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Berklee College of Music (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $21,900 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $36,400)
- Berklee College of Music students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($25,250 vs. $31,250)
- Berklee School of Music graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($261 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berklee School of Music students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/