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Overview |
Brooklyn College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,935 | 15,596 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #43 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $62,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $62,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $17,468 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,105 | $32,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,290 | $47,550 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 49% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,112 | 33,707 | ||
| Admitted | 14,548 | 3,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.7% | 11.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 44.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1420 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $271 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carnegie Mellon University is larger than than Brooklyn College based on total student enrollment (15,596 students vs. 13,935 students)
Brooklyn College vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 798.4% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($62,260.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 318.4% higher at Carnegie Mellon than CUNY Brooklyn College ($62,260.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than Carnegie Mellon ($4,105 vs. $32,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carnegie Mellon University are 24.7% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($17,468 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than Carnegie Mellon University (88% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 411.8% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($47,550 vs. $9,290)
Brooklyn College vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 333 points higher than at Brooklyn College (1115)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- Brooklyn College has a higher acceptance rate (53.7%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.4%)
Brooklyn College vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College or Carnegie Mellon? 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 Carnegie Mellon and Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (87% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $54,800 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $15,868 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($10,382 vs. $26,250)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($107 vs. $271)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/