College comparison

Berklee College of Music vs Rochester

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	Rochester Rochester, NY
Acceptance rateUniversity of Rochester is more selective	44%	40%
SAT (25–75)	—	1410–1540
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,468	6,331
Avg net price	$49,465	$29,278
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Boston, MA	Rochester, NY

Quick answers

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

University of Rochester is more selective: Berklee College of Music's acceptance rate is approximately 44% and University of Rochester's is approximately 40% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Berklee College of Music and 1410–1540 at University of Rochester. 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.