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Overview |
Brandeis University | Princeton | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Princeton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 8,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #1 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | princeton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Princeton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $57,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $57,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $18,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $59,792 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 61% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Princeton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 38,019 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 2,167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 5.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 69.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Brandeis University | Princeton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Princeton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $113,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $77 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Princeton | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 20% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Princeton | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | Princeton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Princeton University is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (8,842 students vs. 5,581 students)
Brandeis University vs. Princeton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Princeton?
- Brandeis University is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Princeton for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Brandeis University than Princeton University ($61,724.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than Brandeis University ($18,698 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brandeis University are 9% lower than costs at Princeton University ($17,092 vs. $18,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brandeis University than Princeton University (64% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 77.3% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($59,792 vs. $33,733)
Brandeis University vs. Princeton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Princeton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Princeton or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Princeton University (1490) is 130 points higher than at Brandeis University (1360)
- Incoming Princeton students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Brandeis University (31)
- Accepted freshman Princeton students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Brandeis University (3.84)
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Princeton (5.7%)
Brandeis University vs. Princeton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or Princeton? 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 Princeton and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than Brandeis University (96% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $47,200 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $66,700)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $19,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($7,500 vs. $27,000)
- Princeton graduates are paying $202 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($77 vs. $279)
- More Princeton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/