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Overview |
Brandeis University | Brown | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 11,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $62,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $62,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $55,847 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 46% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 50,649 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 2,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 5.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 67% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Brandeis University | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 20% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | Brown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brown University is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (11,189 students vs. 5,581 students)
Brandeis University vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Brown?
- Brown University is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Brandeis University for in-state tuition ($62,680.00 vs. $61,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Brown than Brandeis University ($62,680.00 vs. $61,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brown University than Brandeis University ($26,723 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown University are 7.9% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($15,840 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brandeis University than Brown University (64% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 65.6% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($55,847 vs. $33,733)
Brandeis University vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Brown University (1457) is 97 points higher than at Brandeis University (1360)
- Incoming Brown students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Brandeis University (31)
- Accepted freshman Brown students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Brandeis University (3.84)
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Brown (5.1%)
Brandeis University vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or Brown? 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 Brown and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Brandeis University (95% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $20,900 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $66,700)
- Brown University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Brown graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Brown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/