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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 8,282 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | berklee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $46,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $46,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $19,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $46,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $19,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 59% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 3,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $261 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 33% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | 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
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Berklee School of Music based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 8,282 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Berklee School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Berklee School of Music?
- Quinnipiac University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Berklee School of Music for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $46,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Quinnipiac than Berklee College of Music ($49,170.00 vs. $46,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quinnipiac University than Berklee School of Music ($39,051 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quinnipiac University are 19.2% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($15,950 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Berklee College of Music (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 53.8% larger than aid received Berklee College of Music ($29,689 vs. $19,300)
Quinnipiac vs. Berklee School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac .
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
Quinnipiac vs. Berklee School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Berklee College of Music (77% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $29,100 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $36,400)
- Berklee College of Music students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,000)
- Berklee School of Music graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($261 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berklee School of Music students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/