Wash U vs. Brandeis

gunther6456
Sun, 04 Apr 2010 16:29:45 +0000

I am trying to choose between Wash U and Brandeis and right now there is a large gap in the costs of each. Wash U offered me 11k in need-based grants, and another 10k in loans and work study, while Brandeis offered 25k merit scholarship. I plan on bargaining with Wash U and have already communicated with my financial aid officer. Any advice about that? Other than that, obviously Wash U is a much more highly ranked institution, but what are other benefits of Wash U over Brandeis over vice-versa. My parents can only afford 20k a year.