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Overview |
Brandeis University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #41 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 47% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Brandeis University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 20% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| 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
- Carnegie Mellon University is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 5,581 students)
Brandeis University vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Carnegie Mellon?
- Brandeis University is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Carnegie Mellon for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $59,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Brandeis University than Carnegie Mellon University ($61,724.00 vs. $59,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carnegie Mellon University than Brandeis University ($33,499 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carnegie Mellon University are 3.7% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($16,486 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brandeis University than Carnegie Mellon University (64% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 30.3% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($43,966 vs. $33,733)
Brandeis University vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 88 points higher than at Brandeis University (1360)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Brandeis University (31)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Brandeis University (3.84)
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Brandeis University vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or Carnegie Mellon? 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 Carnegie Mellon and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Carnegie Mellon University (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $36,000 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $66,700)
- Carnegie Mellon University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Carnegie Mellon graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/