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Juilliard The New England Conservatory of Music The Boston Conservatory NEC Manhattan School of Music UVM Berkeley College-Woodland Park Castleton State College Middlebury Trinity College Longy Musicians Institute| Berklee College of Music | Saint Michael's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,950 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,950 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,010 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,873 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1315 | |||
| 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 | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $289 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 1,399 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Berklee School of Music for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $46,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Saint Michael's College than Berklee College of Music ($47,640.00 vs. $46,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Berklee School of Music ($27,700 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 26.8% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($14,995 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Berklee College of Music (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 92.5% larger than aid received Berklee College of Music ($37,162 vs. $19,300)
Berklee School of Music vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Berklee School of Music .
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Berklee School of Music vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or Saint Michael's College? 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 Saint Michael's College and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Berklee College of Music (82% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $16,200 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $36,400)
- Berklee College of Music students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($25,250 vs. $28,000)
- Berklee School of Music graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($261 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berklee School of Music students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/