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Juilliard CCSU WestConn SCSU The New England Conservatory of Music The Boston Conservatory NEC Manhattan School of Music Berkeley College-Woodland Park Western New England University UConn RIC| Eastern Connecticut State University | Berklee College of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 8,282 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | berklee.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $46,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $46,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $19,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $46,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $19,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 59% |
Admission |
ECSU | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 3,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $261 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 33% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 9% |
Students |
ECSU | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 57% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. Berklee School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Berklee School of Music?
- Berklee College of Music is 625.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 383.7% higher at Berklee School of Music than Eastern Connecticut State University ($46,950.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Berklee School of Music ($18,628 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 18% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($16,106 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Berklee College of Music (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 75.6% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($19,300 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Berklee School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Berklee School of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Berklee School of Music or ECSU .
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
ECSU vs. Berklee School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Berklee School of Music? 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 Berklee School of Music and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Berklee School of Music is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $36,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,250)
- ECSU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($237 vs. $261)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berklee School of Music students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/