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Overview |
Brandeis University | Haverford College | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Haverford, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #36 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | haverford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Haverford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $62,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $62,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $23,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $57,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 45% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Haverford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 5,657 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 804 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 14.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 45% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 1430/1540 | ||
| 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 | Haverford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Haverford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $68,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $134 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Haverford College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Haverford College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | Haverford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Brandeis University is larger than than Haverford College based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 1,421 students)
Brandeis University vs. Haverford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Haverford College?
- Haverford College is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Brandeis University for in-state tuition ($62,850.00 vs. $61,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Haverford College than Brandeis University ($62,850.00 vs. $61,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Haverford College than Brandeis University ($23,476 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brandeis University are 5.2% lower than costs at Haverford College ($17,092 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brandeis University than Haverford College (64% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Haverford College students is 71.9% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($57,999 vs. $33,733)
Brandeis University vs. Haverford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Haverford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Haverford College or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Haverford College (1433) is 73 points higher than at Brandeis University (1360)
- Incoming Haverford College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Brandeis University (31)
- Accepted freshman Haverford College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Brandeis University (3.84)
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Haverford College (14.2%)
Brandeis University vs. Haverford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or Haverford College? 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 Haverford College and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Haverford College is higher than Brandeis University (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Haverford College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($68,800 vs. $66,700)
- Haverford College students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($13,000 vs. $27,000)
- Haverford College graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($134 vs. $279)
- More Haverford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/