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Overview |
BU | Brandeis University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 5,581 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #90 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | brandeis.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | Brandeis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $61,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $61,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $17,092 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $45,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $33,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 64% |
Admission |
BU | Brandeis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 9,917 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 3,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 39.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
BU | Brandeis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | Brandeis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
BU | Brandeis University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
BU | Brandeis University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 57% | ||
Campus |
BU | Brandeis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 5,581 students)
BU vs. Brandeis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or Brandeis University?
- Brandeis University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than BU for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $61,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Brandeis University than Boston University ($61,724.00 vs. $61,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than Brandeis University ($27,829 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brandeis University are 1.8% lower than costs at Boston University ($17,092 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brandeis University than Boston University (64% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 52.9% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($51,565 vs. $33,733)
BU vs. Brandeis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or Brandeis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brandeis University or BU .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 57 points higher than at BU (1303)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at BU (29)
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at BU (3.79)
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. Brandeis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU 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 BU.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Boston University (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $66,700)
- Brandeis University and BU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Brandeis University and BU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/