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Overview |
Brandeis University | Providence | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 81% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brandeis University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 4,473 students)
Brandeis University vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Providence?
- Brandeis University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Brandeis University than Providence College ($61,724.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Providence College than Brandeis University ($43,970 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 3.3% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($16,540 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Brandeis University (81% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 8.9% larger than aid received Providence College ($33,733 vs. $30,971)
Brandeis University vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Brandeis University .
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Brandeis University (39.4%)
Brandeis University vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or Providence? 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 Providence and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Providence College (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $66,700)
- Providence College and Brandeis University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Providence College and Brandeis University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/