College comparison

Berklee College of Music vs Stevens

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	Stevens Hoboken, NJ
Acceptance rateBerklee College of Music is more selective	44%	48%
SAT (25–75)	—	1380–1505
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,468	4,222
Avg net price	$49,465	$41,346
Median earnings (10 yr)Stevens reports higher median earnings	$33,647	$108,772
Graduation rate	67%	87%
Median debt	$25,000	$27,000
Economic mobility	0.7%	4.3%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Berklee College of Music or Stevens Institute of Technology harder to get into?

Berklee College of Music is more selective: Berklee College of Music's acceptance rate is approximately 44% and Stevens Institute of Technology's is approximately 48% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Berklee College of Music vs Stevens Institute of Technology?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Berklee College of Music and 1380–1505 at Stevens Institute of Technology. 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.