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Overview |
Yale | Brandeis University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,776 | 5,581 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #6 | #90 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yale.edu | brandeis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yale | Brandeis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,250 | $61,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,250 | $61,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $17,092 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,647 | $45,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $63,523 | $33,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 64% |
Admission |
Yale | Brandeis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,060 | 9,917 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 3,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.6% | 39.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.9% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Yale | Brandeis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yale | Brandeis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,400 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $279 |
Diversity |
Yale | Brandeis University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Yale | Brandeis University | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Yale | Brandeis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Yale University is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (14,776 students vs. 5,581 students)
Yale vs. Brandeis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yale or Brandeis University?
- Yale University is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Brandeis University for in-state tuition ($62,250.00 vs. $61,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Yale than Brandeis University ($62,250.00 vs. $61,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yale University than Brandeis University ($18,647 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brandeis University are 7.9% lower than costs at Yale University ($17,092 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brandeis University than Yale University (64% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yale University students is 88.3% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($63,523 vs. $33,733)
Yale vs. Brandeis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yale or Brandeis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brandeis University or Yale .
- The average SAT score at Yale University (1498) is 138 points higher than at Brandeis University (1360)
- Incoming Yale students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Brandeis University (31)
- Accepted freshman Yale students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Brandeis University (3.84)
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Yale (4.6%)
Yale vs. Brandeis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yale 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 Yale.
- The graduation rate at Yale is higher than Brandeis University (97% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Yale University earn on average $51,700 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($118,400 vs. $66,700)
- Yale University students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Yale graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Yale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/