| Bentley vs. Berklee College of Music |
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|---|---|---|
#1 in Federal Region I Universities #11 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #23 in Arts, Design, Music Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$58,150 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$50,270 |
| cheaper$44,720 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$49,934 |
| More$30,657 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$19,958 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,340 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier57.88% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter54.23% |
| Lower20.40% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable41.18% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller5,165 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,282 |
| Smaller4,131 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,499 |
| Larger1,034 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller783 |
| Smaller151 | Online Student Population | Larger1,854 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher87% | Graduate Rate | Lower68% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 11% |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,350) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,428) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,340) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 423 | Number of faculties | 831 |
| Higher$137,700 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$96,176 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.