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NYU Johns Hopkins Case Western Cornell Emory Penn Duke Georgetown WUSTL University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Swarthmore Caltech| Carnegie Mellon University | University of Pittsburgh Bradford | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Carnegie Mellon | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,596 | 1,003 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #443 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carnegie Mellon | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,260 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,260 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,468 | $10,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,964 | $17,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,550 | $14,576 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 49% | 96% |
Admission |
Carnegie Mellon | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,707 | 4,985 | ||
| Admitted | 3,843 | 4,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.4% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1570 | 1030/1260 | ||
| 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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carnegie Mellon | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $278 |
Diversity |
Carnegie Mellon | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Carnegie Mellon | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Carnegie Mellon | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Carnegie Mellon University is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (15,596 students vs. 1,003 students)
Carnegie Mellon vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carnegie Mellon or Pitt-Bradford?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 355.8% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($62,260.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.8% higher at Carnegie Mellon than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($62,260.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Carnegie Mellon ($17,015 vs. $32,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 61% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($10,848 vs. $17,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Carnegie Mellon University (96% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 226.2% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($47,550 vs. $14,576)
Carnegie Mellon vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carnegie Mellon or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Carnegie Mellon .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 470 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 12 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.4%)
Carnegie Mellon vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carnegie Mellon or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Carnegie Mellon.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (87% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $44,700 more per year than Pitt-Bradford graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $58,000)
- Carnegie Mellon University students graduate with a $659 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($26,250 vs. $26,909)
- Carnegie Mellon graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($271 vs. $278)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt-Bradford students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/