Berklee vs Mizzou

Berklee College of Music and University of Missouri-Columbia, two esteemed institutions with distinct academic landscapes, offer prospective students a wealth of opportunities. Berklee, renowned for its exceptional music programs, boasts a highly selective admissions process with an acceptance rate of 33%, while Mizzou, known for its diverse academic offerings, welcomes a larger proportion of applicants with an acceptance rate of 82%. While both universities foster vibrant student communities, Berklee's student body is predominantly comprised of music enthusiasts, whereas Mizzou's student population reflects a broader range of academic interests. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details regarding acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and more, empowering you to make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Berklee College of Music	University of Missouri-Columbia
Overview
Location	Boston, Massachusetts	Columbia, Missouri
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	82.0%	88.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	55.2%	76.5%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $150 Graduate: $150	Undergraduate: $55 Graduate: $75
SAT range	N/A	1130 - 1350
ACT range	N/A	23 - 30
Students submitting SAT score		7.0%
Students submitting ACT score		72.0%
Total number of applicants	7,266	19,966
Total number of admissions given out	4,009	15,283
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,707	4,843
Yield rate	42.6%	31.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$63,970	In state: $27,977 Out of state: $46,952
Average net price	$48,055	$18,249
Tuition	$45,468	In state: $10,017 Out of state: $28,992
Room & board	$18,828	Room/dormitory: $6,710 Meal plan: $3,500
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	94.0% Average amount $17,013	85.0% Average amount $11,312
Students receiving federal student loan	36.0% Average amount $5,220	36.0% Average amount $5,270
Students taking out private loans	12.0% Average amount $27,360	8.0% Average amount $16,554

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	7,177 Men 58.1% Women 41.9%	23,696 Men 45.9% Women 54.1%
Graduate students	766 Men 53.8% Women 46.2%	7,705 Men 38.3% Women 61.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	31.0%
International students	25.8%	4.1%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	1,417	6,898
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Missouri Illinois Texas Kansas Colorado

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts Engineering Technologies Computer and Information Science Health Professions Education	Business Health Professions Ethnic Studies Communication and Journalism Education
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	18:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	67.0%	72.5%
Dropout rate	21.6%	26.8%
Transferred out	9.9%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Visual and Performing Arts, Other (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $34,704 Year 3: $45,051 Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,786 Year 2: $31,914 Year 3: $40,006 Music (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $26,503 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $28,820 Visual and Performing Arts, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,397 Year 2: $16,786 Year 3: $26,596 Music (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,512 Year 2: $22,162 Year 3: $23,540 Dance (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,964 Year 3: $19,273 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Music (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $20,239 Year 2: $16,478 Year 3: N/A Music (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $23,206 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $93,333 Year 2: $100,008 Year 3: $104,573 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $84,087 Year 2: $80,628 Year 3: $96,108 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $89,564 Year 3: $93,226 Veterinary Medicine (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $80,803 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $85,805 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $70,511 Year 2: $81,210 Year 3: $81,536 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $89,866 Year 2: $74,953 Year 3: $79,864 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,895 Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $79,424 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,907 Year 2: $67,101 Year 3: $78,960 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,579 Year 2: $69,897 Year 3: $78,050 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,571 Year 2: $66,004 Year 3: $74,926

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