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BU Northeastern BC Babson Bentley Tufts Vassar NYU Wellesley UMass Colby College Amherst| Brandeis University | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brandeis University | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Brandeis University | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $129 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 5,581 students)
Brandeis University vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Jefferson?
- Brandeis University is 43.2% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at Brandeis University than Thomas Jefferson University ($61,724.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Brandeis University ($28,110 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 16.2% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($14,715 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Brandeis University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 3.8% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($33,733 vs. $32,486)
Brandeis University vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Brandeis University .
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Brandeis University (39.4%)
Brandeis University vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Brandeis University.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $56,200 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $66,700)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/