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Overview |
Brandeis University | NYU | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 59,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #38 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $55,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $55,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $20,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $47,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 45% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 100,662 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 12,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 12.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 49.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.79 | ||
| 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 | 1470/1570 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Brandeis University | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 20% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Brandeis University | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 5,581 students)
Brandeis University vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or NYU?
- Brandeis University is 11.4% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Brandeis University than New York University ($61,724.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than Brandeis University ($29,499 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brandeis University are 18.6% lower than costs at New York University ($17,092 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brandeis University than New York University (64% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 39.6% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($47,096 vs. $33,733)
Brandeis University vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is the same at NYU (1360)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at NYU (31)
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at NYU (3.79)
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than NYU (12.5%)
Brandeis University vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or NYU? 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 NYU and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than New York University (91% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $66,700)
- New York University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- NYU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU 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/