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BU Villanova Northeastern Tufts Babson Colgate NYU Johns Hopkins Case Western Brandeis University Cornell Holy Cross| Boston College | Carnegie Mellon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #41 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 47% |
Admission |
BC | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $271 |
Diversity |
BC | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
BC | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 69% | ||
Campus |
BC | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carnegie Mellon University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 15,287 students)
BC vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Carnegie Mellon?
- Boston College is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Carnegie Mellon for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $59,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at BC than Carnegie Mellon University ($62,950.00 vs. $59,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Carnegie Mellon ($30,559 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 2.3% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($16,120 vs. $16,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carnegie Mellon University than Boston College (47% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 13.7% larger than aid received Carnegie Mellon University ($49,992 vs. $43,966)
BC vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or BC .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 68 points higher than at BC (1380)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at BC (32)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at BC (3.86)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (16.7%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
BC vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Carnegie Mellon University (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $11,800 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $90,900)
- Boston College students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,250)
- BC graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($196 vs. $271)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/