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Selected Colleges Comparison

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Acceptance Rate and Application Statistics

The following table compares the admission related statistics including number of applicants, admitted, and enrolled between selected colleges. The average acceptance rate of selected colleges is 56.75% and the average admission yield (enrollment rate) is 12.47%.
Brandeis University has the tighest (lowest) acceptance rate of 39.41% and Brandeis University has the highest yield (enrollment rate) of 25.23% among selected colleges. The numbers in parenthesis() in below table represent the number and rate by gender (men/women). The statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2022-2023.
Admission Stats Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name ApplicantsAdmittedEnrolledAcceptance RateEnrollment Rate
Brandeis University 9,917 (4,222/5,695) 3,908 (1,493/2,415) 986 (438/548) 39% (35%/42%) 25% (29%/10%)
Dean College 4,860 (2,118/2,628) 3,691 (1,571/2,043) 343 (170/162) 76% (74%/78%) 9% (11%/6%)
Newbury College no recent data available (probably not active)
Simmons University 4,001 (0/4,000) 3,059 (0/3,058) 392 (0/392) 76% (0%/76%) 13% (0%/10%)
Massachusetts School of Law No admission statistics available for the school.
Northeastern University Professional Programs No admission statistics available for the school.
Average6,259 (2,113/3,133)3,552 (1,152/1,617)665 (304/355)56.75% (54.5%/51.6%)12.47% (17.6%/14.6%)

SAT Scores Comparison

The average SAT score of selected colleges is 1370. By subject, the average score of the SAT EBRW(Evidence-based Reading and Writing) is 685 and the average SAT Math score is 685.
Brandeis University has the highest SAT scores of 1,470 and Simmons University has the lowest SAT scores of 1,270 among selected colleges. The following table compares SAT Scores between selected colleges for the academic year 2022-2023.
SAT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
SAT TotalEvidence-Based Reading and WritingMath
Brandeis University 39%
(381)
1470720750
Dean College Test Score is NOT considered for Dean College admission.
Newbury College no recent data available (probably not active)
Simmons University 17%
(67)
1270650620
Massachusetts School of Law No data is available.
Northeastern University Professional Programs No data is available.
Average28.00% 1370685685

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

ACT Scores Comparison

The average ACT score of selected colleges is 32. By subject, the average ACT English score is 33 and the ACT math score is 29.
The following table compares ACT Scores between selected colleges for academic year 2022-2023.
ACT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
CompositeEnglishMath
Brandeis University 17%
(167)
333431
Dean College Test Score is NOT considered for Dean College admission.
Newbury College no recent data available (probably not active)
Simmons University 4%
(16)
313127
Massachusetts School of Law No data is available.
Northeastern University Professional Programs No data is available.
Average10.50% 323329

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

Application Requirements

The following table list and compare the requirements when applying selected colleges based on academic year 2022-2023 data.
Application Requirements Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameHS GPAHS RankHS Record Prep. ProgramRec.Compe.SAT/ACTTOEFL
Brandeis University
Dean College
Newbury College no recent data available (probably not active)
Simmons University
Massachusetts School of Law Information about requirements for applying to school is not available.
Northeastern University Professional Programs Information about requirements for applying to school is not available.

: Required : Considered but not Required : Recommended : Neither Required nor Recommended

  • HS GPA: High School or Secondary School GPA
  • HS Rank: High School or Secondary School Rank
  • HS Record: High School or Secondary School Record
  • Prep. Program: Completion of College Preparatory Program
  • Rec.: Recommendations
  • Comp.: Formal demonstration of competencies (e.g., portfolios, certificates of mastery, assessment instruments)