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Emory Miami BU Northeastern BC SMU Babson Bentley Tufts LSU University of Richmond Vassar| Tulane University | Brandeis University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tulane | Brandeis University | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,027 | 5,581 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | brandeis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | Brandeis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,666 | $61,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,666 | $61,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,346 | $17,092 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,263 | $45,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,747 | $33,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 64% |
Admission |
Tulane | Brandeis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,615 | 9,917 | ||
| Admitted | 3,621 | 3,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.5% | 39.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.9% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tulane | Brandeis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | Brandeis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tulane | Brandeis University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Tulane | Brandeis University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | 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
- Tulane University is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (14,027 students vs. 5,581 students)
Tulane vs. Brandeis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or Brandeis University?
- Brandeis University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Tulane for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Brandeis University than Tulane University ($61,724.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brandeis University than Tulane ($45,565 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brandeis University are 1.5% lower than costs at Tulane University ($17,092 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tulane University than Brandeis University (66% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 9.7% larger than aid received Tulane University ($33,733 vs. $30,747)
Tulane vs. Brandeis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or Brandeis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brandeis University or Tulane .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 14 points higher than at Tulane (1346)
- Incoming Tulane students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Brandeis University (31)
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Tulane (11.5%)
Tulane vs. Brandeis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane 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 Tulane.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $66,700)
- Brandeis University students graduate with a $529 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,529)
- Brandeis University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More Brandeis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/