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Smith College BU Northeastern BC Babson Bentley Tufts Vassar Bryn Mawr Wellesley NYU UMass| Brandeis University | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brandeis University | MHC | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 80% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 1350/1540 | ||
| 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 | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 20% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Brandeis University | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | MHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brandeis University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 2,392 students)
Brandeis University vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or MHC?
- Brandeis University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than MHC for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Brandeis University than Mount Holyoke College ($61,724.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Holyoke College than Brandeis University ($35,765 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brandeis University are 0.5% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($17,092 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Brandeis University (80% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 16.5% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($39,304 vs. $33,733)
Brandeis University vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Brandeis University .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Brandeis University (3.84)
- MHC has a higher acceptance rate (39.8%) than Brandeis University (39.4%)
Brandeis University vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or MHC? 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 MHC and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Mount Holyoke College (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $16,700 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($21,206 vs. $27,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC 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/