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Overview |
Brandeis University | Drexel | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Brandeis University | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 5,581 students)
Brandeis University vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Drexel?
- Brandeis University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Drexel for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Brandeis University than Drexel University ($61,724.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drexel University than Brandeis University ($39,267 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drexel University are 0.7% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($16,980 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Brandeis University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 0.4% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($33,861 vs. $33,733)
Brandeis University vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 146 points higher than at Drexel (1214)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Drexel (28)
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Brandeis University (39.4%)
Brandeis University vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Drexel University (91% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $66,700)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $757 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($26,243 vs. $27,000)
- Drexel graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/