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Overview |
Notre Dame | Brandeis University | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,174 | 5,302 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #31 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nd.edu | brandeis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame | Brandeis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,186 | $64,348 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,186 | $64,348 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,378 | $19,096 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,083 | $44,668 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,128 | $37,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 68% |
Admission |
Notre Dame | Brandeis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,353 | 11,282 | ||
| Admitted | 3,510 | 3,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 35.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.1% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1540 | 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Notre Dame | Brandeis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame | Brandeis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame | Brandeis University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Notre Dame | Brandeis University | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame | Brandeis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Notre Dame is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (13,174 students vs. 5,302 students)
Notre Dame vs. Brandeis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame or Brandeis University?
- Brandeis University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame for in-state tuition ($64,348.00 vs. $62,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Brandeis University than University of Notre Dame ($64,348.00 vs. $62,186.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Notre Dame than Brandeis University ($29,083 vs. $44,668)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Notre Dame are 9.9% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($17,378 vs. $19,096)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brandeis University than University of Notre Dame (68% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Notre Dame students is 36.4% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($51,128 vs. $37,489)
Notre Dame vs. Brandeis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame or Brandeis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brandeis University or Notre Dame .
- The average SAT score at University of Notre Dame (1455) is 95 points higher than at Brandeis University (1360)
- Incoming Notre Dame students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Brandeis University (31)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Brandeis University (3.84)
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (35.3%) than Notre Dame (12.4%)
Notre Dame vs. Brandeis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame .
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame is higher than Brandeis University (96% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from University of Notre Dame earn on average $23,100 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $66,700)
- University of Notre Dame students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Notre Dame graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Notre Dame graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/