| MHC vs. Berklee College of Music |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#12 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #23 in Arts, Design, Music Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$64,142 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$50,270 |
| cheaper$32,710 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$49,934 |
| More$39,190 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$19,958 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,430 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter39.76% | Acceptance Rate | Easier54.23% |
| Lower27.95% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable41.18% |
| 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 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 | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,392 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,282 |
| Smaller2,193 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,499 |
| Smaller199 | Graduate Student Population | Larger783 |
| Smaller147 | Online Student Population | Larger1,854 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher82% | Graduate Rate | Lower68% |
| 11% | Transfer-out Rate | 11% |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,142) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,428) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,560) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 231 | Number of faculties | 831 |
| Higher$96,489 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$96,176 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.