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Overview |
Amherst | Brandeis University | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,898 | 5,581 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #16 | #90 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amherst.edu | brandeis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Amherst | Brandeis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,500 | $61,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,500 | $61,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $17,092 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,367 | $45,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,693 | $33,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 64% |
Admission |
Amherst | Brandeis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,864 | 9,917 | ||
| Admitted | 1,079 | 3,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 39.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.3% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1550 | 1370/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Amherst | Brandeis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Amherst | Brandeis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,000 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,975 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $279 |
Diversity |
Amherst | Brandeis University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Amherst | Brandeis University | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Amherst | Brandeis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brandeis University is larger than than Amherst based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 1,898 students)
Amherst vs. Brandeis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Amherst or Brandeis University?
- Amherst College is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Brandeis University for in-state tuition ($63,500.00 vs. $61,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Amherst than Brandeis University ($63,500.00 vs. $61,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Amherst College than Brandeis University ($21,367 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Amherst College are 2% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($16,750 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brandeis University than Amherst College (64% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Amherst College students is 74% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($58,693 vs. $33,733)
Amherst vs. Brandeis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Amherst or Brandeis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brandeis University or Amherst .
- The average SAT score at Amherst College (1451) is 91 points higher than at Brandeis University (1360)
- Incoming Amherst students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Brandeis University (31)
- Accepted freshman Amherst students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Brandeis University (3.84)
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Amherst (7.3%)
Amherst vs. Brandeis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Amherst or Brandeis University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Brandeis University and Amherst.
- The graduation rate at Amherst is higher than Brandeis University (96% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Amherst College earn on average $15,300 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($82,000 vs. $66,700)
- Amherst College students graduate with a $14,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($12,975 vs. $27,000)
- Amherst graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($134 vs. $279)
- More Amherst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/