College comparison

Bentley University vs Berklee College of Music

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Bentley University Waltham, MA	Berklee College of Music Boston, MA
Acceptance rateBerklee College of Music is more selective	45%	44%
SAT (25–75)	1280–1430	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	4,474	7,468
Avg net price	$37,930	$49,465
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Waltham, MA	Boston, MA

Quick answers

Is Bentley University or Berklee College of Music harder to get into?

Berklee College of Music is more selective: Bentley University's acceptance rate is approximately 45% and Berklee College of Music's is approximately 44% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Bentley University vs Berklee College of Music?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1280–1430 at Bentley University and — at Berklee College of Music. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.