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BU Northeastern BC Babson Bentley Tufts Vassar NYU Wellesley UMass Colby College Amherst| Brandeis University | Yeshiva University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brandeis University | Yeshiva University | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 6,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #52 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | yu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Yeshiva University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $45,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $45,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $13,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $35,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $30,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 86% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 1,615 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 1,021 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 62.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 1250/1500 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Yeshiva University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $72,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 94% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | Yeshiva University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Yeshiva University is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (6,056 students vs. 5,581 students)
Brandeis University vs. Yeshiva University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Yeshiva University?
- Brandeis University is 36.6% more expensive to attend than Yeshiva University for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at Brandeis University than Yeshiva University ($61,724.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yeshiva University than Brandeis University ($35,912 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Yeshiva University are 23.4% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($13,850 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Yeshiva University than Brandeis University (86% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 9% larger than aid received Yeshiva University ($33,733 vs. $30,955)
Brandeis University vs. Yeshiva University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Yeshiva University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Yeshiva University or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 131 points higher than at Yeshiva University (1229)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Yeshiva University (27)
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Yeshiva University (3.41)
- Yeshiva University has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Brandeis University (39.4%)
Brandeis University vs. Yeshiva University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or Yeshiva University? 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 Yeshiva University and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Yeshiva University (91% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Yeshiva University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($72,200 vs. $66,700)
- Yeshiva University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Yeshiva University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Yeshiva University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/