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Overview |
Allegheny College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #41 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1490/1570 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $271 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carnegie Mellon University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 1,353 students)
Allegheny College vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Allegheny College for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Carnegie Mellon than Allegheny College ($59,864.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Carnegie Mellon ($26,719 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 19.5% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($13,796 vs. $16,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Carnegie Mellon University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 3.2% larger than aid received Allegheny College ($43,966 vs. $42,599)
Allegheny College vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Allegheny College vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Carnegie Mellon? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Carnegie Mellon and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than Allegheny College (87% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $47,500 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $55,200)
- Carnegie Mellon University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $29,000)
- Carnegie Mellon graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($271 vs. $299)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/