<p>I’m really happy that I got accepted into Brandeis, but my parents feel that the cost of attending Brandeis is not worth it as it is not what they consider to be top tier. Since the local state university is waiving my tuition and housing fees, Brandeis would be much more expensive, no matter what kind of financial aid they give me. As my state’s university is ranked in the hundreds, and Brandeis somewhere in to top 50, my parents feel that Brandeis is not worth it. </p>
<p>Personally I feel that Brandeis is a great school, but I need solid proof of it! Is there any information on the web, such as maybe it’s easier to get into top graduate schools from Brandeis than a state school? If I can find numbers that Brandeis send more people to top graduate schools (I don’t really care what type) than state schools, my parents agree that I can go to Brandeis. Any links or help would be appreciated!</p>
<p>I completely agree, and I personally prefer a smaller university where I can actually get to see who my professors are. However, my parents are concerned with if Brandeis is worth it’s price. The only that can justify the money is if it is easier to get accepted into top colleges. Therefore by request if anyone know where to find hard statistics about how many students go to which college. Thanks!</p>
<p>I think Brandeis would have that information easily at hand. Why don’t you contact the admissions office next week? They might send you to the career placement office if they can’t answer the question, but I’m confident they have some idea of where Brandeis graduates continue their education.</p>
<p>Have y’all gotten the FA offer yet? Wait until the numbers come in. Do you have an idea on what the cost differential is-- and if they pay for the cost of the private school (if y’all can swing it), you should offer to pay for some of the costs-- a job in the summer and during school. It might be that they were (even before the local was waiving your tuitiion) planning on paying for a small local, and not an expensive private-- or that there are financial issues that you’re not clear on. Have a clear talk about the finances, and try to see things from their point of view as well.</p>
<p>how far away do you live from brandeis? maybe take a road trip during spring break to visit if it’s close enough? or find someone who is at brandeis right now who loves it that can somehow convince your parents?</p>
<p>Well, the issue is less about the lack of money than if it is worth it. To put it into perspective, they are willing to pay my full tuition if I get into, say Stanford. The thing is, is there really that much of a difference between a school like Brandeis and a local state public school? Brandeis actually ranked lower in the science (graduate at least) than the state university, so it might not actually be worth it. I’m not dead set on going to Brandeis either, though I would like to have convincing evidence either way. And yeah, I’m still waiting for the FA package.</p>
<p>State universities do well in graduate school rankings because it is easier to get funding from NIH and NSF as a state university which attracts scientists to them. Brandeis’s graduate neuroscience program is ranked within the top 5 (from 2-4) depending on the rankings you look at. </p>
<p>I’m biased but I truly believe Brandeis’s undergraduate science program is top notch.</p>
<p>I have exactly the same situation.
Besides, as a Chinese international student who just admitted as a gateway scholar. Brandeis is higher than my level, I supposed, and it’s kind of lucky to get the offer. I really want to know if Brandeis can make me more valuable person than other public universities like UIUC, PSU, or Uwisconsin- Madison.
I think rate of employment matter a lot, or more specificly, how successful the gradutes are.
and “successful” is a complex defined term.</p>
<p>I suspect that virtually EVERY Brandeis student could have gotten into a state university (ranked in the 100’s or higher) at a much lower tuition rate. Since many do not receive either merit or need-based support and attend anyways, you could easily say that many other parents have concluded that the Brandeis education is worth the difference. On the other hand, a number of students reject Brandeis every year and choose lower-cost options. I’m sure that these students do well in life!!</p>
<p>Beyond that – the question 'Is it worth it?" is one that no one can answer. </p>
<p>This is especially true because I don’t know your family financial situation. It’s even understandable to hear a parent say that they would make a sacrifice for a Stanford that they wouldn’t make for an excellent school such as Brandeis whose reputation is just not as high.</p>