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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Brandeis University | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 5,581 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #90 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | brandeis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Brandeis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $61,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $61,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $17,092 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $45,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $33,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 64% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Brandeis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 9,917 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 3,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 39.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Brandeis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Brandeis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Brandeis University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Brandeis University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Brandeis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brandeis University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Brandeis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Brandeis University?
- Wesleyan University is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Brandeis University for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $61,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Wesleyan University than Brandeis University ($63,722.00 vs. $61,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Brandeis University ($21,270 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brandeis University are 6.4% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($17,092 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brandeis University than Wesleyan University (64% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 77.3% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($59,825 vs. $33,733)
Wesleyan University vs. Brandeis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Brandeis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brandeis University or Wesleyan University .
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Brandeis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Brandeis University (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/