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Overview |
Brandeis University | Vassar | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,302 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #46 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | vassar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Vassar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,348 | $66,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,348 | $66,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,096 | $17,415 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,668 | $29,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,489 | $53,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 58% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Vassar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,282 | 12,145 | ||
| Admitted | 3,984 | 2,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 35.3% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1530 | 1435/1550 | ||
| 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 | Vassar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Vassar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $163 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Vassar | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Vassar | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | Vassar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brandeis University is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (5,302 students vs. 2,456 students)
Brandeis University vs. Vassar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Vassar?
- Vassar College is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Brandeis University for in-state tuition ($66,870.00 vs. $64,348.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Vassar than Brandeis University ($66,870.00 vs. $64,348.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than Brandeis University ($29,733 vs. $44,668)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vassar College are 9.7% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($17,415 vs. $19,096)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brandeis University than Vassar College (68% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 43.6% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($53,840 vs. $37,489)
Brandeis University vs. Vassar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Vassar? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vassar or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 45 points higher than at Brandeis University (1360)
- Incoming Vassar students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Brandeis University (31)
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Brandeis University (3.84)
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (35.3%) than Vassar (17.7%)
Brandeis University vs. Vassar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or Vassar? 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 Vassar and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is the same as at Vassar College (91% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $11,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($15,780 vs. $27,000)
- Vassar graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($163 vs. $279)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/