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Overview |
Brandeis University | Union College | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 93% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | Union 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 2,107 students)
Brandeis University vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Union College?
- Union College is 3% more expensive to attend than Brandeis University for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $61,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Union College than Brandeis University ($63,603.00 vs. $61,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than Brandeis University ($41,136 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 8.4% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($15,768 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Brandeis University (93% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 11.3% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($37,530 vs. $33,733)
Brandeis University vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Brandeis University .
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (46.5%) than Brandeis University (39.4%)
Brandeis University vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or Union 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 Union College and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Union College (91% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $66,700)
- Union College and Brandeis University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Union College and Brandeis University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Union College 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/