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Overview |
UC Berkeley | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Location | Berkeley, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 45,699 | 8,448 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #64 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berkeley.edu | berklee.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Berkeley | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,834 | $48,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,611 | $48,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,692 | $19,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,997 | $48,608 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,951 | $21,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 69% |
Admission |
UC Berkeley | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Applied | 125,910 | 7,167 | ||
| Admitted | 14,677 | 3,577 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.7% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 42% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1530 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UC Berkeley | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Berkeley | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,700 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,200 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $261 |
Diversity |
UC Berkeley | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 33% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
UC Berkeley | Berklee School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 57% | ||
Campus |
UC Berkeley | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Berkeley is larger than than Berklee School of Music based on total student enrollment (45,699 students vs. 8,448 students)
UC Berkeley vs. Berklee School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Berkeley or Berklee School of Music?
- Berklee College of Music is 312.6% more expensive to attend than UC Berkeley for in-state tuition ($48,830.00 vs. $11,834.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Berklee School of Music than University of California Berkeley ($48,830.00 vs. $42,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Berkeley than Berklee School of Music ($16,997 vs. $48,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berklee College of Music are 16.7% lower than costs at University of California Berkeley ($19,440 vs. $22,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berklee College of Music than University of California Berkeley (69% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Berkeley students is 20.2% larger than aid received Berklee College of Music ($25,951 vs. $21,587)
UC Berkeley vs. Berklee School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Berkeley 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 UC Berkeley .
- Berklee School of Music has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than UC Berkeley (11.7%)
UC Berkeley vs. Berklee School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Berkeley 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 UC Berkeley.
- The graduation rate at UC Berkeley is higher than Berklee College of Music (90% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of California Berkeley earn on average $38,300 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($74,700 vs. $36,400)
- University of California Berkeley students graduate with a $11,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($14,200 vs. $25,250)
- UC Berkeley graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($146 vs. $261)
- More UC Berkeley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berklee School of Music students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/