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Overview |
Brandeis University | Wellesley | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Wellesley, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 2,447 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #17 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | wellesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Wellesley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $61,584 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $61,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $19,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $21,362 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $61,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 59% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Wellesley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 8,491 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 1,152 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 13.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 50.8% | ||
| 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 | 1370/1530 | 1430/1550 | ||
| 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 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Brandeis University | Wellesley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Wellesley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $68,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $8,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $92 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Wellesley | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 20% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Wellesley | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | Wellesley | ||
| 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
- Brandeis University is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 2,447 students)
Brandeis University vs. Wellesley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Wellesley?
- Brandeis University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Wellesley for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $61,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Brandeis University than Wellesley College ($61,724.00 vs. $61,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Brandeis University ($21,362 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brandeis University are 11.6% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($17,092 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brandeis University than Wellesley College (64% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 81.8% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($61,328 vs. $33,733)
Brandeis University vs. Wellesley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Wellesley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wellesley or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Wellesley College (1369) is 9 points higher than at Brandeis University (1360)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Wellesley (30)
- Accepted freshman Wellesley 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 (39.4%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Brandeis University vs. Wellesley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or Wellesley? 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 Wellesley and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Brandeis University (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $66,700)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $18,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($8,900 vs. $27,000)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $187 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($92 vs. $279)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/