| Brandeis vs. WPI |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#45 in National Universities #10 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #125 in National Universities #19 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 (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$68,080 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$60,765 |
| expensive$60,153 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$29,040 |
| More$37,999 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$28,567 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,470 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter40.50% | Acceptance Rate | Easier60.16% |
| Lower17.35% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.08% |
| 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 English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller5,205 | Total Enrollment | Larger7,584 |
| Smaller3,632 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,558 |
| Smaller1,573 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,026 |
| Smaller401 | Online Student Population | Larger666 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower86% | Graduate Rate | Higher90% |
| 8% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower87% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,950) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,369) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,550) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,206) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 556 | Number of faculty | 548 |
| Higher$131,134 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$120,869 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.