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BU Northeastern BC Babson Bentley Tufts Vassar NYU Wellesley UMass Colby College Amherst| Brandeis University | SUNY Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brandeis University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 89% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 1040/1400 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Brandeis University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $171 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Brandeis University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | SUNY Poly | ||
| 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 SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 2,842 students)
Brandeis University vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or SUNY Poly?
- Brandeis University is 773% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 246.2% higher at Brandeis University than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($61,724.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Brandeis University ($13,799 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 22% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($14,008 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Brandeis University (89% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 255.2% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($33,733 vs. $9,497)
Brandeis University vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 219 points higher than at SUNY Poly (1141)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at SUNY Poly (26)
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at SUNY Poly (3.7)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Brandeis University (39.4%)
Brandeis University vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or SUNY Poly? 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 SUNY Poly and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (91% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $13,500 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $10,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($16,585 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($171 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/