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NYU Johns Hopkins Case Western Cornell F&M Emory Penn Duke Georgetown WUSTL Dickinson College Swarthmore| Carnegie Mellon University | Gettysburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Carnegie Mellon | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,002 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #41 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmu.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carnegie Mellon | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,864 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,864 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,486 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,966 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 95% |
Admission |
Carnegie Mellon | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,261 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 3,873 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.3% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Carnegie Mellon | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carnegie Mellon | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $227 |
Diversity |
Carnegie Mellon | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Carnegie Mellon | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Carnegie Mellon | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 2,854 students)
Carnegie Mellon vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carnegie Mellon or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Carnegie Mellon for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $59,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Gettysburg College than Carnegie Mellon University ($61,760.00 vs. $59,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carnegie Mellon University than Gettysburg College ($33,499 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 10.4% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($14,930 vs. $16,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Carnegie Mellon University (95% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 1.7% larger than aid received Gettysburg College ($43,966 vs. $43,239)
Carnegie Mellon vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carnegie Mellon or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Carnegie Mellon .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Carnegie Mellon vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carnegie Mellon or Gettysburg College? 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 Gettysburg College and Carnegie Mellon.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than Gettysburg College (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $41,800 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $60,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,250)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($227 vs. $271)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gettysburg College 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/