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Overview |
SCU | Brandeis University | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,340 | 5,302 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #54 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | brandeis.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Brandeis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,587 | $64,348 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,587 | $64,348 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,984 | $19,096 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,651 | $44,668 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,375 | $37,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 68% |
Admission |
SCU | Brandeis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,843 | 11,282 | ||
| Admitted | 8,261 | 3,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.8% | 35.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1390/1530 | ||
| 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 7, 2026 |
Academics |
SCU | Brandeis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Brandeis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCU | Brandeis University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
SCU | Brandeis University | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 57% | ||
Campus |
SCU | Brandeis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Clara University is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (9,340 students vs. 5,302 students)
SCU vs. Brandeis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Brandeis University?
- Brandeis University is 9.8% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($64,348.00 vs. $58,587.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Brandeis University than Santa Clara University ($64,348.00 vs. $58,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brandeis University than SCU ($44,668 vs. $49,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Clara University are 0.6% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($18,984 vs. $19,096)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Clara University than Brandeis University (73% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 32.1% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($37,489 vs. $28,375)
SCU vs. Brandeis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or Brandeis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brandeis University or SCU .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 47 points higher than at SCU (1313)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at SCU (30)
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at SCU (3.67)
- SCU has a higher acceptance rate (43.8%) than Brandeis University (35.3%)
SCU vs. Brandeis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Santa Clara University (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $15,200 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $66,700)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- SCU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/