Brandeis vs George Washington
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Brandeis UniversityWaltham, MACatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.George Washington UniversityWashington, DCCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- George Washington lists Mass every weekday.
- Brandeis has the higher graduation rate: 86% against 84% at George Washington.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Brandeis has the lower price after aid: $13,363 a year, against $17,440 at George Washington.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at George Washington: $90,873, against $77,231 at Brandeis.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Confession times
6 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
5 times a week
Campus ministry
4 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Waltham, MA
Washington, DC
Setting
City
City
Students
5,302
25,568
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
41%
47%
Average SAT
1462
1433
ACT middle 50%
31–34
31–34
Graduation rate
86%
84%
First-year retention
87%
92%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$35,736
$36,586
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$13,363
$17,440
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$15,135
$17,292
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$20,536
$22,080
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$26,784
$28,100
Net price, over $110,000 income
$54,885
$55,337
Median debt
$25,648
$20,449
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$77,231
$90,873
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.