<p>first of all, as a sophomore in college attending a music program at a major university, you have less time to practice- you have to balance GE classes who you take with non-music majors into your schedule.
conservatories give you more time to practice… well Berklee is a professional school… not much of a difference.
however, going to IU or U of I may ensure that switching majors is a possibility. believe it or not, so many of my friends switched out of music.
also, a degree from IU or U of I may be more valuable. I have a friend who chose X university over Y conservatory. as my friend says, "Everyone’s heard of X university but might not have heard of Y conservatory</p>