College comparison

Berklee College of Music vs GW

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	GW Washington, DC
Acceptance rateBerklee College of Music is more selective	44%	47%
SAT (25–75)	—	1350–1500
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,468	11,182
Avg net price	$49,465	$36,586
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Boston, MA	Washington, DC

Quick answers

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

Berklee College of Music is more selective: Berklee College of Music's acceptance rate is approximately 44% and George Washington University's is approximately 47% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Berklee College of Music and 1350–1500 at George Washington 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.