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Juilliard Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley The New England Conservatory of Music The Boston Conservatory NEC Manhattan School of Music Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin| Berklee College of Music | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | MHC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,950 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,950 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,010 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,873 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 80% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Berklee School of Music | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $219 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 33% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | MHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 2,392 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 24.1% more expensive to attend than Berklee School of Music for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $46,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at MHC than Berklee College of Music ($58,280.00 vs. $46,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Holyoke College than Berklee School of Music ($35,765 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Holyoke College are 10.7% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($17,180 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Berklee College of Music (80% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 103.6% larger than aid received Berklee College of Music ($39,304 vs. $19,300)
Berklee School of Music vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Berklee School of Music .
- Berklee School of Music has a higher acceptance rate (54.2%) than MHC (39.8%)
Berklee School of Music vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or MHC? 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 MHC and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Berklee College of Music (85% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $13,600 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $36,400)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $4,044 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($21,206 vs. $25,250)
- MHC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($219 vs. $261)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berklee School of Music students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/