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Overview |
Carnegie Mellon | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,002 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #41 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmu.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carnegie Mellon | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,864 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,864 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,486 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,966 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 100% |
Admission |
Carnegie Mellon | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,261 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 3,873 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.3% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Carnegie Mellon | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carnegie Mellon | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $269 |
Diversity |
Carnegie Mellon | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Carnegie Mellon | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Carnegie Mellon | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 7,455 students)
Carnegie Mellon vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carnegie Mellon or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 675.8% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 404.6% higher at Carnegie Mellon than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($59,864.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Carnegie Mellon ($20,776 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 35.6% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($12,156 vs. $16,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Carnegie Mellon University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 481.3% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($43,966 vs. $7,563)
Carnegie Mellon vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carnegie Mellon or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Carnegie Mellon .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 497 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 13 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Carnegie Mellon vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carnegie Mellon or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and Carnegie Mellon.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (87% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $60,300 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $42,400)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $156 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($26,094 vs. $26,250)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($269 vs. $271)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/