| Berklee College of Music vs. Northeastern |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#23 in Arts, Design, Music Schools | Rankings* | #35 in National Universities #9 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$50,270 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$63,141 |
| expensive$49,934 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$28,100 |
| Less$19,958 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$33,757 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,500 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier54.23% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter6.80% |
| Favorable41.18% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower40.69% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores 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 |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,282 | Total Enrollment | Larger30,013 |
| Smaller7,499 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger16,302 |
| Smaller783 | Graduate Student Population | Larger13,711 |
| Larger1,854 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,058 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower68% | Graduate Rate | Higher91% |
| Higher11% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower3% |
| Lower84% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,428) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,278) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,180) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 831 | Number of faculties | 1,885 |
| Lower$96,176 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$130,726 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.