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Overview |
Brandeis University | Penn | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 46% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Brandeis University | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $213 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 20% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 5,581 students)
Brandeis University vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Penn?
- Brandeis University is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Penn for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Brandeis University than University of Pennsylvania ($61,724.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than Brandeis University ($26,123 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brandeis University are 4.7% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($17,092 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brandeis University than University of Pennsylvania (64% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 69.5% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($57,175 vs. $33,733)
Brandeis University vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania (1457) is 97 points higher than at Brandeis University (1360)
- Incoming Penn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Brandeis University (31)
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Brandeis University (3.84)
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Penn (6.5%)
Brandeis University vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or Penn? 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 Penn and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Brandeis University (96% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $56,900 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $66,700)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $6,367 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($20,633 vs. $27,000)
- Penn graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Penn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/