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NYU Johns Hopkins Case Western Furman Cornell Emory Wofford College JMU Penn Duke Georgetown WUSTL| Elon University | Carnegie Mellon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elon | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #41 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 47% |
Admission |
Elon | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 10, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $271 |
Diversity |
Elon | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Elon | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Elon based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 7,123 students)
Elon vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 43.4% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at Carnegie Mellon than Elon University ($59,864.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carnegie Mellon University than Elon ($33,499 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 18.7% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($13,886 vs. $16,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elon University than Carnegie Mellon University (68% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 216.8% larger than aid received Elon University ($43,966 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 237 points higher than at Elon (1211)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Elon vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than Elon University (87% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $46,500 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,250)
- Elon graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($240 vs. $271)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elon students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/