<p>That yield can be attributed to a few factors: in many areas (notably strings) it is as strong and selective as any other conservatory, but has less prestige than, say, Juilliard. Second, it has more limited scholarship funds than peer schools (Juilliard, CIM, Eastman, MSM, Rice, Curtis). Third, the dorm and dining hall are horrible and the cost of living in Boston is very high.</p>