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Overview |
Bates | Brandeis University | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 5,302 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | brandeis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Brandeis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,478 | $64,348 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,478 | $64,348 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,904 | $19,096 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,658 | $44,668 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,782 | $37,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 68% |
Admission |
Bates | Brandeis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 11,282 | ||
| Admitted | 1,164 | 3,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13% | 35.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.4% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1510 | 1390/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bates | Brandeis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Brandeis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bates | Brandeis University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Bates | Brandeis University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Brandeis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Bates based on total student enrollment (5,302 students vs. 1,753 students)
Bates vs. Brandeis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Brandeis University?
- Brandeis University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Bates for in-state tuition ($64,348.00 vs. $63,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Brandeis University than Bates College ($64,348.00 vs. $63,478.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Brandeis University ($26,658 vs. $44,668)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bates College are 6.7% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($17,904 vs. $19,096)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brandeis University than Bates College (68% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 43.5% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($53,782 vs. $37,489)
Bates vs. Brandeis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Brandeis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brandeis University or Bates .
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (35.3%) than Bates (13%)
Bates vs. Brandeis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates 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 Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Brandeis University (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $66,700)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/