| MIT vs. Berklee College of Music |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#4 in National Universities #2 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #23 in Arts, Design, Music Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$62,396 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$52,040 |
| expensive$62,396 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$51,431 |
| More$55,629 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$20,782 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,560 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter4.55% | Acceptance Rate | Easier43.53% |
| Favorable85.83% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower45.45% |
| 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 | 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 Legacy status |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger11,886 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,369 |
| Smaller4,535 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,549 |
| Larger7,351 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller820 |
| Smaller46 | Online Student Population | Larger1,790 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher96% | Graduate Rate | Lower67% |
| Higher99% | Retention Rate | Lower89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,000) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,428) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,810) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty3 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 1,716 | Number of faculty | 1,100 |
| Higher$221,399 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$97,601 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.