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Overview |
Carnegie Mellon | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,002 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #41 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmu.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carnegie Mellon | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,864 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,864 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,486 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,966 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 66% |
Admission |
Carnegie Mellon | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,261 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 3,873 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.3% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 1375/1520 | ||
| 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 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Carnegie Mellon | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carnegie Mellon | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $201 |
Diversity |
Carnegie Mellon | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Carnegie Mellon | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Carnegie Mellon | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carnegie Mellon University is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 9,654 students)
Carnegie Mellon vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carnegie Mellon or William & Mary?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 243.4% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $17,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at Carnegie Mellon than College of William and Mary ($59,864.00 vs. $40,089.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of William and Mary than Carnegie Mellon ($25,688 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 19.2% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($13,828 vs. $16,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of William and Mary than Carnegie Mellon University (66% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 190.5% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($43,966 vs. $15,134)
Carnegie Mellon vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carnegie Mellon or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Carnegie Mellon .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 95 points higher than at William & Mary (1353)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at William & Mary (30)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at William & Mary (3.85)
- William & Mary has a higher acceptance rate (33.5%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Carnegie Mellon vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carnegie Mellon or William & Mary? 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 William & Mary and Carnegie Mellon.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than Carnegie Mellon University (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $34,000 more per year than William & Mary graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $68,700)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,250)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($201 vs. $271)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William & Mary students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/