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Overview |
UConn | Brandeis University | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 5,302 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | brandeis.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Brandeis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $64,348 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $64,348 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $19,096 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $44,668 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $37,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 68% |
Admission |
UConn | Brandeis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 11,282 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 3,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 35.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1390/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | Brandeis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Brandeis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UConn | Brandeis University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
UConn | Brandeis University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 57% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Brandeis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 5,302 students)
UConn vs. Brandeis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Brandeis University?
- Brandeis University is 294% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($64,348.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65% higher at Brandeis University than University of Connecticut ($64,348.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Brandeis University ($22,324 vs. $44,668)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 36.4% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($13,996 vs. $19,096)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Brandeis University (75% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 120.7% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($37,489 vs. $16,989)
UConn vs. Brandeis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Brandeis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brandeis University or UConn .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 110 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UConn (29)
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than Brandeis University (35.3%)
UConn vs. Brandeis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than University of Connecticut (91% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $4,700 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/