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Overview |
Brandeis University | Carleton College | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #39 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | carleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Carleton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $62,244 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $62,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $15,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $31,494 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $46,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 60% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Carleton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 8,583 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 1430/1550 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Brandeis University | Carleton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Carleton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Carleton College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Carleton College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | Carleton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Brandeis University is larger than than Carleton College based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 2,059 students)
Brandeis University vs. Carleton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Carleton College?
- Carleton College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Brandeis University for in-state tuition ($62,244.00 vs. $61,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Carleton College than Brandeis University ($62,244.00 vs. $61,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carleton College than Brandeis University ($31,494 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carleton College are 6.9% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($15,990 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brandeis University than Carleton College (64% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carleton College students is 38.8% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($46,821 vs. $33,733)
Brandeis University vs. Carleton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Carleton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carleton College or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Carleton College (1400) is 40 points higher than at Brandeis University (1360)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Carleton College (31)
- Accepted freshman Carleton College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Brandeis University (3.84)
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Carleton College (16.6%)
Brandeis University vs. Carleton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or Carleton College? 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 Carleton College and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than Brandeis University (93% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Carleton College graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $65,600)
- Carleton College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Carleton College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Carleton College 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/