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Overview |
Carnegie Mellon | Pitt | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,596 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carnegie Mellon | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,260 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,260 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,468 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,964 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,550 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 49% | 82% |
Admission |
Carnegie Mellon | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,707 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 3,843 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1570 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Carnegie Mellon | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carnegie Mellon | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 79% | ||
| 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 | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Carnegie Mellon | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Carnegie Mellon | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Carnegie Mellon based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 15,596 students)
Carnegie Mellon vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carnegie Mellon or Pitt?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 208.9% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($62,260.00 vs. $20,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.6% higher at Carnegie Mellon than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($62,260.00 vs. $38,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Carnegie Mellon ($24,338 vs. $32,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 30.2% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($13,420 vs. $17,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Carnegie Mellon University (82% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 350.7% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($47,550 vs. $10,551)
Carnegie Mellon vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carnegie Mellon or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Carnegie Mellon .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 176 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.7%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.4%)
Carnegie Mellon vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carnegie Mellon or Pitt? 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 and Carnegie Mellon.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (87% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $44,700 more per year than Pitt 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 graduates. ($26,250 vs. $26,909)
- Carnegie Mellon graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($271 vs. $278)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt 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/