| Brandeis vs. Tufts |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#45 in National Universities #10 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #24 in National Universities #5 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$68,080 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$70,704 |
| expensive$60,153 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$50,798 |
| Less$37,999 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$51,231 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,470 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,510 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier40.50% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter11.49% |
| Lower17.35% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable45.51% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller5,205 | Total Enrollment | Larger13,599 |
| Smaller3,632 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,126 |
| Smaller1,573 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,473 |
| Smaller401 | Online Student Population | Larger469 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower86% | Graduate Rate | Higher94% |
| 8% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower87% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,950) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,216) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,550) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,636) |
| Faculty | ||
| 10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 556 | Number of faculty | 1,584 |
| Higher$131,134 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$128,631 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.