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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,950 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,950 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,010 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,873 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 78% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| 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 | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $277 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 888 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Berklee College of Music is 221% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.1% higher at Berklee School of Music than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($46,950.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Berklee School of Music ($18,142 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 46.4% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($12,984 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Berklee College of Music (78% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 95.2% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($19,300 vs. $9,886)
Berklee School of Music vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Berklee School of Music .
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Berklee School of Music vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Penn State Lehigh Valley and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Berklee School of Music is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $18,900 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $36,400)
- Berklee College of Music students graduate with a $1,568 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,818)
- Berklee School of Music graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($261 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berklee School of Music students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/