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Overview |
Brandeis University | Rice | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,302 | 8,556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #9 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | rice.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Rice | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,348 | $57,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,348 | $57,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,096 | $15,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,668 | $20,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,489 | $53,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 57% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Rice | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,282 | 31,059 | ||
| Admitted | 3,984 | 2,447 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 35.3% | 7.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 46% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1530 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 | Rice | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Rice | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $86,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,227 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $105 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Rice | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 20% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Rice | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | Rice | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rice University is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (8,556 students vs. 5,302 students)
Brandeis University vs. Rice Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Rice?
- Brandeis University is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Rice for in-state tuition ($64,348.00 vs. $57,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Brandeis University than Rice University ($64,348.00 vs. $57,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rice University than Brandeis University ($20,587 vs. $44,668)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rice University are 20.1% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($15,900 vs. $19,096)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brandeis University than Rice University (68% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rice University students is 42.8% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($53,526 vs. $37,489)
Brandeis University vs. Rice Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Rice? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rice or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Rice University (1482) is 122 points higher than at Brandeis University (1360)
- Incoming Rice students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Brandeis University (31)
- Accepted freshman Rice students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Brandeis University (3.84)
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (35.3%) than Rice (7.9%)
Brandeis University vs. Rice Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or Rice? 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 Rice and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Rice is higher than Brandeis University (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Rice University earn on average $19,700 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($86,400 vs. $66,700)
- Rice University students graduate with a $16,773 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($10,227 vs. $27,000)
- Rice graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($105 vs. $279)
- More Rice graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/