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Overview |
Brandeis University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #448 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 99% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Brandeis University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $228 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Brandeis University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 5,581 students)
Brandeis University vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- Brandeis University is 324.5% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Brandeis University than University of Massachusetts Boston ($61,724.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Brandeis University ($17,123 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 1.2% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($16,896 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Brandeis University (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 203.8% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($33,733 vs. $11,104)
Brandeis University vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Boston or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 305 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Brandeis University (39.4%)
Brandeis University vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or University of Massachusetts-Boston? 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (91% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $15,500 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($22,060 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/