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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | Stritch | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #561 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,950 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,950 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,010 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,873 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Berklee School of Music | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 33% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | Stritch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than Stritch based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 1,332 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or Stritch?
- Berklee College of Music is 35.1% more expensive to attend than Stritch for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at Berklee School of Music than Cardinal Stritch University ($46,950.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than Berklee School of Music ($20,002 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 113.6% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($8,900 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cardinal Stritch University than Berklee College of Music (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 48.5% larger than aid received Berklee College of Music ($28,670 vs. $19,300)
Berklee School of Music vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Berklee School of Music .
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Berklee School of Music vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than Berklee College of Music (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $16,100 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $36,400)
- Berklee College of Music students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Berklee School of Music graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Berklee School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/