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Overview |
Brandeis University | EC | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 1118/1272 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Brandeis University | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | EC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Brandeis University | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | EC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brandeis University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 657 students)
Brandeis University vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or EC?
- Brandeis University is 75% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at Brandeis University than Elmira College ($61,724.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Brandeis University ($24,040 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 27.7% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($13,388 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Brandeis University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 24.5% larger than aid received Elmira College ($33,733 vs. $27,091)
Brandeis University vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Brandeis University .
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Brandeis University (39.4%)
Brandeis University vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or EC? 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 EC and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Elmira College (91% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $20,700 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $46,000)
- Elmira College and Brandeis University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elmira College and Brandeis University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/