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BU Carleton College Northeastern BC Babson Bentley Tufts Vassar Macalester College Lawrence University of St Thomas NYU| Brandeis University | St Olaf College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brandeis University | St Olaf | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 3,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #156 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | stolaf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | St Olaf | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $54,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $54,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $26,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $40,399 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 99% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | St Olaf | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 5,524 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 3,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 1300/1480 | ||
| 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 | St Olaf | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | St Olaf | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | St Olaf | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Brandeis University | St Olaf | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | St Olaf | ||
| 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 St Olaf based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 3,046 students)
Brandeis University vs. St Olaf Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or St Olaf?
- Brandeis University is 12.9% more expensive to attend than St Olaf for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $54,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Brandeis University than St Olaf College ($61,724.00 vs. $54,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Olaf College than Brandeis University ($26,171 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Olaf College are 37.3% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($12,450 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Olaf College than Brandeis University (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Olaf College students is 19.8% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($40,399 vs. $33,733)
Brandeis University vs. St Olaf Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or St Olaf? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Olaf or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 78 points higher than at St Olaf (1282)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at St Olaf (29)
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at St Olaf (3.68)
- St Olaf has a higher acceptance rate (56.4%) than Brandeis University (39.4%)
Brandeis University vs. St Olaf Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or St Olaf? 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 St Olaf and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than St Olaf College (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $13,000 more per year than St Olaf graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $53,700)
- St Olaf College and Brandeis University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- St Olaf College and Brandeis University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More St Olaf graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/