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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,950 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,950 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,010 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,873 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 50% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Berklee School of Music | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $191 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 1,775 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or LGCNHS?
- Berklee College of Music is 54.4% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.4% higher at Berklee School of Music than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($46,950.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences than Berklee School of Music ($33,047 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 72.8% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($11,000 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berklee College of Music than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (59% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 214.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($19,300 vs. $6,133)
Berklee School of Music vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Berklee School of Music .
- Berklee School of Music has a higher acceptance rate (54.2%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Berklee School of Music vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Berklee School of Music.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $14,900 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $36,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($18,500 vs. $25,250)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($191 vs. $261)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berklee School of Music students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/