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Overview |
BC | Brandeis University | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 5,581 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #90 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | brandeis.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Brandeis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $61,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $61,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $17,092 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $45,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $33,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 64% |
Admission |
BC | Brandeis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 9,917 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 3,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 39.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Brandeis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Brandeis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | Brandeis University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
BC | Brandeis University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 57% | ||
Campus |
BC | Brandeis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 5,581 students)
BC vs. Brandeis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Brandeis University?
- Boston College is 2% more expensive to attend than Brandeis University for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $61,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at BC than Brandeis University ($62,950.00 vs. $61,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Brandeis University ($30,559 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 6% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($16,120 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brandeis University than Boston College (64% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 48.2% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($49,992 vs. $33,733)
BC vs. Brandeis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Brandeis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brandeis University or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 20 points higher than at Brandeis University (1360)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Brandeis University (31)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Brandeis University (3.84)
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. Brandeis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is the same as at Brandeis University (91% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $24,200 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $66,700)
- Boston College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- BC graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More BC 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/