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Overview |
Musicians Institute | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Location | Hollywood, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 864 | 8,282 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mi.edu | berklee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Musicians Institute | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,525 | $46,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,525 | $46,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,438 | $19,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,976 | $46,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,265 | $19,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 59% |
Admission |
Musicians Institute | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 348 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 273 | 3,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 |
Musicians Institute | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Musicians Institute | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $261 |
Diversity |
Musicians Institute | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
Musicians Institute | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Musicians Institute | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than Musicians Institute based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 864 students)
Musicians Institute vs. Berklee School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Musicians Institute or Berklee School of Music?
- Berklee College of Music is 91.4% more expensive to attend than Musicians Institute for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $24,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.4% higher at Berklee School of Music than Musicians Institute ($46,950.00 vs. $24,525.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Musicians Institute than Berklee School of Music ($36,976 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Musicians Institute are 52.8% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($12,438 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berklee College of Music than Musicians Institute (59% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 352.5% larger than aid received Musicians Institute ($19,300 vs. $4,265)
Musicians Institute vs. Berklee School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Musicians Institute 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 Musicians Institute .
- Musicians Institute has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Musicians Institute vs. Berklee School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Musicians Institute 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 Musicians Institute.
- The graduation rate at Musicians Institute is higher than Berklee College of Music (67% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Berklee College of Music earn on average $1,500 more per year than Musicians Institute graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $34,900)
- More Berklee School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Musicians Institute students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/