College comparison

Berklee College of Music vs Brandeis

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	Berklee College of Music Boston, MA	Brandeis Waltham, MA
Acceptance rateBrandeis University is more selective	44%	41%
SAT (25–75)	—	1390–1520
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,468	3,618
Avg net price	$49,465	$35,736
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Boston, MA	Waltham, MA

Quick answers

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

Brandeis University is more selective: Berklee College of Music's acceptance rate is approximately 44% and Brandeis University's is approximately 41% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Berklee College of Music and 1390–1520 at Brandeis University. 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.