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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,282 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,950 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,950 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,010 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,873 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,300 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 3,951 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | |||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Berklee School of Music | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $228 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 33% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Berklee School of Music based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 8,282 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- Berklee College of Music is 222.9% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Berklee School of Music than University of Massachusetts Boston ($46,950.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Berklee School of Music ($17,123 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 12.5% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($16,896 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Berklee College of Music (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 73.8% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($19,300 vs. $11,104)
Berklee School of Music vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Boston or Berklee School of Music .
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Berklee School of Music vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music or University of Massachusetts-Boston? 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston and Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Berklee School of Music is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $14,800 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $36,400)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $3,190 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($22,060 vs. $25,250)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($228 vs. $261)
- More Berklee School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/