College comparison

Brandeis vs Harvard

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Brandeis Waltham, MA	Harvard Cambridge, MA
Acceptance rateHarvard University is more selective	41%	4%
SAT (25–75)	1390–1520	1510–1580
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	3,618	7,601
Avg net price	$35,736	$19,066
Median earnings (10 yr)Harvard reports higher median earnings	$77,231	$101,817
Graduation rate	86%	98%
Median debt	$25,648	$14,000
Economic mobility	2.0%	1.8%
Test policy	—	test-required
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Brandeis University or Harvard University harder to get into?

Harvard University is more selective: Brandeis University's acceptance rate is approximately 41% and Harvard University's is approximately 4% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Brandeis University vs Harvard University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1390–1520 at Brandeis University and 1510–1580 at Harvard University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.