College comparison

Berklee College of Music vs Case Western

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	Case Western Cleveland, OH
Acceptance rateCase Western Reserve University is more selective	44%	37%
SAT (25–75)	—	1430–1540
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,468	6,437
Avg net price	$49,465	$41,190
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Boston, MA	Cleveland, OH

Quick answers

Is Berklee College of Music or Case Western Reserve University harder to get into?

Case Western Reserve University is more selective: Berklee College of Music's acceptance rate is approximately 44% and Case Western Reserve University's is approximately 37% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Berklee College of Music vs Case Western Reserve University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Berklee College of Music and 1430–1540 at Case Western Reserve 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.