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Overview |
Brandeis University | MIT | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 11,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #8 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | mit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | MIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $57,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $57,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $18,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $20,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $45,591 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 71% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | MIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 33,767 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 1,337 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 35/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 1530/1580 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Brandeis University | MIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | MIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $142,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,316 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $179 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | MIT | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Brandeis University | MIT | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | MIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (11,858 students vs. 5,581 students)
Brandeis University vs. MIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or MIT?
- Brandeis University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than MIT for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $57,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Brandeis University than Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($61,724.00 vs. $57,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts Institute of Technology than Brandeis University ($20,232 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brandeis University are 9.9% lower than costs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($17,092 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts Institute of Technology than Brandeis University (71% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts Institute of Technology students is 35.2% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($45,591 vs. $33,733)
Brandeis University vs. MIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or MIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIT or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1507) is 147 points higher than at Brandeis University (1360)
- Incoming MIT students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Brandeis University (31)
- Accepted freshman MIT students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Brandeis University (3.84)
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than MIT (4%)
Brandeis University vs. MIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or MIT? 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 MIT and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at MIT is higher than Brandeis University (93% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology earn on average $75,400 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($142,100 vs. $66,700)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology students graduate with a $9,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($17,316 vs. $27,000)
- MIT graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($179 vs. $279)
- More MIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/