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Overview |
Augustana | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 8,282 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | berklee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $46,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $46,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $19,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $46,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $19,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 59% |
Admission |
Augustana | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 3,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 33% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Augustana | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Berklee School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Berklee School of Music?
- Augustana College is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Berklee School of Music for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $46,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Augustana than Berklee College of Music ($47,766.00 vs. $46,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Berklee School of Music ($24,660 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 61.3% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($11,782 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Berklee College of Music (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 81.1% larger than aid received Berklee College of Music ($34,946 vs. $19,300)
Augustana vs. Berklee School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana 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 Augustana .
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Augustana vs. Berklee School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana 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 Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Berklee College of Music (76% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $18,700 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $36,400)
- Berklee College of Music students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Berklee School of Music graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Augustana 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/