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BU Northeastern BC Babson Bentley Tufts Vassar NYU Wellesley UMass Colby College Amherst| Brandeis University | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brandeis University | MCLA | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | North Adams, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 938 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | mcla.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | MCLA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $1,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $9,975 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $15,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $9,044 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | MCLA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Brandeis University | MCLA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | MCLA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,659 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | MCLA | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Brandeis University | MCLA | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | MCLA | ||
| 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 MCLA based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 938 students)
Brandeis University vs. MCLA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or MCLA?
- Brandeis University is 5,892.6% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 518.8% higher at Brandeis University than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($61,724.00 vs. $9,975.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Brandeis University ($15,377 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 25.4% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($13,632 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Brandeis University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 273% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($33,733 vs. $9,044)
Brandeis University vs. MCLA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or MCLA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCLA or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 344 points higher than at MCLA (1016)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at MCLA (23)
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Brandeis University (39.4%)
Brandeis University vs. MCLA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or MCLA? 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 MCLA and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (91% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $29,600 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $2,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($24,659 vs. $27,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/