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UMass BU Northeastern BC Babson Bentley Tufts Vassar University of Massachusetts-Lowell NYU Wellesley Bridgewater State| Brandeis University | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brandeis University | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | North Dartmouth, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 7,457 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #456 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | umassd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $14,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $30,317 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $16,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $10,055 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 97% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 8,837 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 1020/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Brandeis University | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Brandeis University | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 5,581 students)
Brandeis University vs. UMass Dartmouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or UMass Dartmouth?
- Brandeis University is 335.3% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.6% higher at Brandeis University than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($61,724.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Brandeis University ($19,700 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth are 3.6% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($16,493 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Brandeis University (97% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 235.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($33,733 vs. $10,055)
Brandeis University vs. UMass Dartmouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or UMass Dartmouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass Dartmouth or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 335 points higher than at UMass Dartmouth (1025)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Brandeis University (39.4%)
Brandeis University vs. UMass Dartmouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or UMass Dartmouth? 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 UMass Dartmouth and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (91% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $17,700 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $49,000)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $1,240 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($25,760 vs. $27,000)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/