- Both Brandeis University and Amherst College are private.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- Amherst College has more expensive tuition of $67,280 than Brandeis University ($64,946).
- Amherst College has tighter acceptance rate of 12.90% than Brandeis University (34.22%).
- Amherst College has higher SAT scores of 1,510 than Brandeis University (1,470).
- Brandeis University is larger with 5,581 students than Amherst College (1,898 students).
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| #55 in National Universities #10 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #4 in Liberal Arts Colleges #3 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Waltham, MA | Location | Amherst, MA |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $64,946 | Undergraduate | $67,280 |
| $61,578 | Graduate | |
| $37,319 | Financial Aid | $58,328 |
| Admission | ||
| $80 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $65 |
| 34.22% | Acceptance Rate | 12.90% |
| 21.39% | Yield | 39.32% |
| 1,470 SAT, 33 ACT | Test Scores | 1,510 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,581 | Total Students | 1,898 |
| 3,687 | Undergraduate | 1,898 |
| 1,894 | Graduate | 0 |
| 265 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 87% | Graduation Rate | 91% |
| 6% | Transfer-out Rate | 4% |
| 92% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $69,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $83,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,950) $9,746 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,000) $9,050 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $7,550 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $7,700 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
| 387 Full-time 160 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 262 Full-time 17 Part-time |
| 1,573 Full-time 412 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 970 Full-time 52 Part-time |
| $124,293 for Faculties $84,136 Part-time | Average Salary | $121,414 for Faculties $76,918 Part-time |