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Overview |
Hood | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 8,282 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | berklee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $46,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $46,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $19,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $46,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $19,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 59% |
Admission |
Hood | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 3,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hood | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Hood | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 33% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Hood | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Berklee School of Music | ||
| 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 Hood based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. Berklee School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Berklee School of Music?
- Berklee College of Music is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Hood for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Berklee School of Music than Hood College ($46,950.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than Berklee School of Music ($23,624 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 39.8% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($13,600 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Berklee College of Music (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 76.4% larger than aid received Berklee College of Music ($34,047 vs. $19,300)
Hood vs. Berklee School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood 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 Hood .
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Hood vs. Berklee School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood 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 Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Berklee College of Music (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $36,400)
- Berklee College of Music students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Berklee School of Music graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berklee School of Music students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/