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Overview |
Brandeis University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,302 | 13,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,348 | $61,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,348 | $61,618 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,096 | $21,054 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,668 | $26,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,489 | $57,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 66% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,282 | 45,313 | ||
| Admitted | 3,984 | 2,844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 35.3% | 6.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 57% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1530 | 1510/1560 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Brandeis University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vanderbilt University is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (13,456 students vs. 5,302 students)
Brandeis University vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Vanderbilt?
- Brandeis University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Vanderbilt for in-state tuition ($64,348.00 vs. $61,618.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Brandeis University than Vanderbilt University ($64,348.00 vs. $61,618.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanderbilt University than Brandeis University ($26,689 vs. $44,668)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brandeis University are 10.3% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($19,096 vs. $21,054)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brandeis University than Vanderbilt University (68% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 54% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($57,723 vs. $37,489)
Brandeis University vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 138 points higher than at Brandeis University (1360)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Brandeis University (31)
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Brandeis University (3.84)
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (35.3%) than Vanderbilt (6.3%)
Brandeis University vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Brandeis University (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $16,400 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $66,700)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Vanderbilt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/