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Overview |
UD | Brandeis University | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 5,581 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #90 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | brandeis.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Brandeis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $61,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $61,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $17,092 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $45,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $33,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 64% |
Admission |
UD | Brandeis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 9,917 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 3,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 39.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 |
UD | Brandeis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Brandeis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
UD | Brandeis University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UD | Brandeis University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 57% | ||
Campus |
UD | Brandeis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 5,581 students)
UD vs. Brandeis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Brandeis University?
- Brandeis University is 361.7% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72% higher at Brandeis University than University of Delaware ($61,724.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Brandeis University ($18,044 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 20.1% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($14,234 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than Brandeis University (88% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 172.6% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($33,733 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. Brandeis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Brandeis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brandeis University or UD .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 162 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UD (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Brandeis University (3.84)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Brandeis University (39.4%)
UD vs. Brandeis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than University of Delaware (91% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $5,400 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $61,300)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD 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/