College comparison

Berklee College of Music vs Loyola Marymount University

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	Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA
Acceptance rateBerklee College of Music is more selective	44%	45%
SAT (25–75)	—	1260–1430
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,468	7,094
Avg net price	$49,465	$48,381
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Boston, MA	Los Angeles, CA

Quick answers

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

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

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Berklee College of Music and 1260–1430 at Loyola Marymount 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.