Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Juilliard ECSU The New England Conservatory of Music The Boston Conservatory NEC Manhattan School of Music SCSU CCSU Berkeley College-Woodland Park Buffalo State College Trinity College UConn| Western Connecticut State University | Berklee College of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
WestConn | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 8,282 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | berklee.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
WestConn | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $46,950 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $46,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $19,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $46,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $19,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 59% |
Admission |
WestConn | Berklee School of Music | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 3,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| 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 |
WestConn | Berklee School of Music | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
WestConn | Berklee School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $261 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Berklee School of Music | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 33% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
WestConn | Berklee School of Music | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 70% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 57% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (8,282 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. Berklee School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Berklee School of Music?
- Berklee College of Music is 626.3% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($46,950.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.5% higher at Berklee School of Music than Western Connecticut State University ($46,950.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Berklee School of Music ($15,862 vs. $46,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 30.5% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($14,568 vs. $19,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Connecticut State University than Berklee College of Music (72% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 113.1% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($19,300 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Berklee School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Berklee School of Music (54.2%)
WestConn vs. Berklee School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Berklee School of Music is higher than Western Connecticut State University (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Berklee School of Music graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $36,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,250)
- WestConn graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More Berklee School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/