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BU Baylor Northeastern BC UT Austin Trinity College Babson Bentley Tufts Vassar SMU Texas A&M| Brandeis University | Trinity University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brandeis University | Trinity | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 99% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brandeis University is larger than than Trinity based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 2,692 students)
Brandeis University vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Trinity?
- Brandeis University is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at Brandeis University than Trinity University ($61,724.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Brandeis University ($30,038 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 20.9% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($14,134 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Brandeis University (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 0.4% larger than aid received Trinity University ($33,733 vs. $33,614)
Brandeis University vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 66 points higher than at Trinity (1294)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Trinity (30)
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Brandeis University vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Trinity University (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Trinity graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $62,800)
- Trinity University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/