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Overview |
Carnegie Mellon | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,002 | 1,328 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #41 | #678 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carnegie Mellon | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,864 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,864 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,486 | $11,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $18,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,966 | $10,466 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 98% |
Admission |
Carnegie Mellon | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,261 | 3,003 | ||
| Admitted | 3,873 | 2,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.3% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 1050/1275 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carnegie Mellon | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 52% | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Carnegie Mellon | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Carnegie Mellon | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 1,328 students)
Carnegie Mellon vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carnegie Mellon or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 338.2% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.4% higher at Carnegie Mellon than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($59,864.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Carnegie Mellon ($18,194 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg are 39.5% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($11,820 vs. $16,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Carnegie Mellon University (98% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 320.1% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($43,966 vs. $10,466)
Carnegie Mellon vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carnegie Mellon or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or Carnegie Mellon .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 417 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (1031)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (3.5)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Carnegie Mellon vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carnegie Mellon or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg and Carnegie Mellon.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (87% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $44,700 more per year than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $58,000)
- Carnegie Mellon University students graduate with a $659 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($26,250 vs. $26,909)
- Carnegie Mellon graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($271 vs. $278)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 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/