Brandeis vs Jewish Theological Seminary of America
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Brandeis UniversityWaltham, MACatholic life on campusJewish Theological Seminary of AmericaNew York, NYCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Jewish Theological Seminary of America has the higher graduation rate: 90% against 86% at Brandeis.
- The average price after aid is lower at Brandeis: $35,736 a year, against $43,195 at Jewish Theological Seminary of America.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Jewish Theological Seminary of America: $92,751, against $77,231 at Brandeis.
- Brandeis admits 41% of applicants, and Jewish Theological Seminary of America admits 49%.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Waltham, MA
New York, NY
Setting
City
City
Students
5,302
316
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.
Admission rate
41%
49%
Average SAT
1462
1500
ACT middle 50%
31–34
Graduation rate
86%
90%
First-year retention
87%
96%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$35,736
$43,195
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$13,363
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$15,135
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$20,536
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$26,784
$26,445
Net price, over $110,000 income
$54,885
$51,570
Median debt
$25,648
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$77,231
$92,751
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.
Brandeis University · Jewish Theological Seminary of America