Brandeis University is the more selective of the two, admitting 40.5% of applicants versus 63.4% at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $20,536 per year at Brandeis University versus $28,212 at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Admitted students post SAT middle-50% ranges of 1415–1510 at Brandeis University and 1390–1500 at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Metric | Brandeis University | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 40.5% | 63.4% |
| Early acceptance rate | 42.2% | 57.9% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1415–1510 | 1390–1500 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Yield rate | 22.0% | 18.0% |
| Class size | 865 | 1,314 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $20,536 | $28,212 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $54,885 | $42,541 |
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Rows appear only where both colleges report the statistic.
Yes. Brandeis University admits 40.5% of applicants, compared with 63.4% at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, making it the harder school to get into, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $20,536 per year at Brandeis University and $28,212 at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, so Brandeis University is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
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