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Overview |
Carnegie Mellon | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,002 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #41 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmu.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carnegie Mellon | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,864 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,864 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,486 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,966 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 61% |
Admission |
Carnegie Mellon | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,261 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 3,873 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.3% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 38.9% | ||
| 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 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Carnegie Mellon | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carnegie Mellon | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $222 |
Diversity |
Carnegie Mellon | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Carnegie Mellon | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Carnegie Mellon | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carnegie Mellon University is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 2,243 students)
Carnegie Mellon vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carnegie Mellon or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Carnegie Mellon for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $59,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Washington and Lee than Carnegie Mellon University ($60,590.00 vs. $59,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Carnegie Mellon ($24,733 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carnegie Mellon University are 2.6% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($16,486 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Carnegie Mellon University (61% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 26.4% larger than aid received Carnegie Mellon University ($55,567 vs. $43,966)
Carnegie Mellon vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carnegie Mellon or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Carnegie Mellon .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 53 points higher than at Washington and Lee (1395)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Washington and Lee (32)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- Washington and Lee has a higher acceptance rate (17%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Carnegie Mellon vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carnegie Mellon or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Carnegie Mellon.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Carnegie Mellon University (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Washington and Lee graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $89,000)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,250)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($222 vs. $271)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington and Lee students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/