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Overview |
Carnegie Mellon | Villanova | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,002 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #41 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmu.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carnegie Mellon | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,864 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,864 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,486 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,966 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 52% |
Admission |
Carnegie Mellon | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,261 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 3,873 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.3% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carnegie Mellon | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $273 |
Diversity |
Carnegie Mellon | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Carnegie Mellon | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Carnegie Mellon | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Carnegie Mellon University is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 10,383 students)
Carnegie Mellon vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carnegie Mellon or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Carnegie Mellon for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $59,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Villanova than Carnegie Mellon University ($60,768.00 vs. $59,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carnegie Mellon University than Villanova ($33,499 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 2.5% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($16,087 vs. $16,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villanova University than Carnegie Mellon University (52% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 2.6% larger than aid received Villanova University ($43,966 vs. $42,834)
Carnegie Mellon vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carnegie Mellon or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Carnegie Mellon .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 122 points higher than at Villanova (1326)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Villanova (31)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Villanova (3.87)
- Villanova has a higher acceptance rate (23.4%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Carnegie Mellon vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carnegie Mellon or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Carnegie Mellon.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Carnegie Mellon University (90% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Villanova graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $85,100)
- Carnegie Mellon University students graduate with a $247 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($26,250 vs. $26,497)
- Carnegie Mellon graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($271 vs. $273)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villanova 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/