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BU Northeastern BC Babson Bentley Tufts Vassar NYU Wellesley UMass Colby College Amherst| Brandeis University | Roberts Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brandeis University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 1,573 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $34,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $34,788 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $11,792 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $23,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $24,493 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 97% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 1,006 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 1,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Brandeis University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brandeis University is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 1,573 students)
Brandeis University vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Brandeis University is 77.4% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.4% higher at Brandeis University than Roberts Wesleyan College ($61,724.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than Brandeis University ($23,341 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 44.9% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($11,792 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than Brandeis University (97% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 37.7% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($33,733 vs. $24,493)
Brandeis University vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Roberts Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roberts Wesleyan College or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 293 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Brandeis University (39.4%)
Brandeis University vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or Roberts Wesleyan College? 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 Roberts Wesleyan College and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (91% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $22,500 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($22,225 vs. $27,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/