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Overview |
Brandeis University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,302 | 1,223 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,348 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,348 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,096 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,668 | $21,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,489 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 69% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,282 | 2,461 | ||
| Admitted | 3,984 | 2,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 35.3% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 18/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1530 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Brandeis University is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (5,302 students vs. 1,223 students)
Brandeis University vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Penn State Brandywine?
- Brandeis University is 340% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($64,348.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162% higher at Brandeis University than Penn State Brandywine ($64,348.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Brandeis University ($21,739 vs. $44,668)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 38.2% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($13,820 vs. $19,096)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Brandywine than Brandeis University (69% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 299.7% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($37,489 vs. $9,380)
Brandeis University vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 391 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Brandeis University (35.3%)
Brandeis University vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Penn State Brandywine and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Penn State Brandywine (91% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Penn State Brandywine graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Brandywine students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Brandywine graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/