Brandeis vs University of Rochester
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Brandeis UniversityWaltham, MACatholic life on campusBCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of RochesterRochester, NYCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University of Rochester lists Mass 4 times a week.
- For families earning up to $30,000, University of Rochester has the lower price after aid: $9,678 a year, against $13,363 at Brandeis.
- The average price after aid is lower at University of Rochester: $29,278 a year, against $35,736 at Brandeis.
- Median debt is lower at University of Rochester: $21,000, against $25,648 at Brandeis.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
4 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
2 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Waltham, MA
Rochester, NY
Setting
City
City
Students
5,302
12,160
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%
40%
Average SAT
1462
1488
ACT middle 50%
31–34
31–34
Graduation rate
86%
85%
First-year retention
87%
91%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$35,736
$29,278
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$13,363
$9,678
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$15,135
$12,185
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$20,536
$21,087
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$26,784
$27,883
Net price, over $110,000 income
$54,885
$46,801
Median debt
$25,648
$21,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$77,231
$79,042
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.