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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 875 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
| 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 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 82% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 46% | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 875 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Berklee College of Music is 221% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton ($46,950.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Berklee School of Music ($16,594 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton than Berklee College of Music (82% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 78.3% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($19,300 vs. $10,823)
Berklee School of Music vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Berklee School of Music .
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Berklee School of Music vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Berklee School of Music is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (52% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,818)
- Berklee School of Music graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($261 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton 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/