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Overview |
Emory | Brandeis University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 5,581 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #90 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | brandeis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Brandeis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $61,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $61,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $17,092 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $45,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $33,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 64% |
Admission |
Emory | Brandeis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 9,917 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 3,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 39.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1370/1530 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Brandeis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Brandeis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emory | Brandeis University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Emory | Brandeis University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Brandeis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 5,581 students)
Emory vs. Brandeis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Brandeis University?
- Brandeis University is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Brandeis University than Emory University ($61,724.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Brandeis University ($26,680 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory University are 0.4% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($17,016 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brandeis University than Emory University (64% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 45% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($48,914 vs. $33,733)
Emory vs. Brandeis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Brandeis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brandeis University or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 20 points higher than at Brandeis University (1360)
- Incoming Emory students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Brandeis University (31)
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. Brandeis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or Brandeis 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 Brandeis University and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Emory University (91% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $66,700)
- Emory University students graduate with a $9,767 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($17,233 vs. $27,000)
- Emory graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($178 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/