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Overview |
Brandeis University | Stevens | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Hoboken, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #104 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | stevens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Stevens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $56,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $56,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $17,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $41,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $31,949 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 99% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Stevens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 12,500 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 5,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 1380/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Brandeis University | Stevens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Stevens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $89,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $292 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Stevens | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Stevens | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | Stevens | ||
| 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
- Stevens Institute of Technology is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 5,581 students)
Brandeis University vs. Stevens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Stevens?
- Brandeis University is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Stevens for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Brandeis University than Stevens Institute of Technology ($61,724.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stevens Institute of Technology than Brandeis University ($41,689 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stevens Institute of Technology are 0.1% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($17,080 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Brandeis University (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 5.6% larger than aid received Stevens Institute of Technology ($33,733 vs. $31,949)
Brandeis University vs. Stevens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Stevens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stevens or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 20 points higher than at Stevens (1340)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Stevens (31)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Brandeis University (3.84)
- Stevens has a higher acceptance rate (46.2%) than Brandeis University (39.4%)
Brandeis University vs. Stevens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or Stevens? 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 Stevens and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Stevens Institute of Technology (91% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $22,400 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $66,700)
- Brandeis University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,250)
- Brandeis University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($279 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/