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BU Northeastern BC Babson Annapolis Bentley Tufts Vassar Harvard NYU Wellesley USAFA| Brandeis University | United States Military Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brandeis University | West Point | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 4,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | West Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 0% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 12,559 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 1,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 78.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 1220/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Brandeis University | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 20% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Brandeis University | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | West Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 West Point based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 4,393 students)
Brandeis University vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or West Point?
- Brandeis University is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Brandeis University than United States Military Academy ($61,724.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brandeis University than United States Military Academy (64% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($33,733 vs. $0)
Brandeis University vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or Brandeis University .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Brandeis University (3.84)
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than West Point (12%)
Brandeis University vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or West Point? 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 West Point and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than United States Military Academy (91% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/