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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #439 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,950 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,950 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,010 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,873 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | |||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $261 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 33% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 3,470 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Berklee School of Music for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $46,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Berklee College of Music ($49,886.00 vs. $46,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Edward's University than Berklee School of Music ($27,193 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Edward's University are 37% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($13,876 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Edward's University than Berklee College of Music (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 101% larger than aid received Berklee College of Music ($38,787 vs. $19,300)
Berklee School of Music vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Berklee School of Music .
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Berklee School of Music vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Berklee College of Music (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $18,700 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $36,400)
- Berklee College of Music students graduate with a $21 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($25,250 vs. $25,271)
- Saint Edward's University and Berklee School of Music graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($261 vs. $261)
- More Berklee School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/