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Overview |
Brandeis University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 1,976 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $17,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $20,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $8,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 89% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 2,466 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Brandeis University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Brandeis University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 1,976 students)
Brandeis University vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or SUNY-ESF?
- Brandeis University is 773% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.7% higher at Brandeis University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($61,724.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Brandeis University ($20,928 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brandeis University are 1.2% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($17,092 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Brandeis University (89% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 287.2% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($33,733 vs. $8,713)
Brandeis University vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 145 points higher than at SUNY-ESF (1215)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at SUNY-ESF (27)
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at SUNY-ESF (3.7)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Brandeis University (39.4%)
Brandeis University vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or SUNY-ESF? 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 SUNY-ESF and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (91% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $20,500 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-ESF students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/