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Overview |
Emory | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #41 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 47% |
Admission |
Emory | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $271 |
Diversity |
Emory | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Emory | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carnegie Mellon University is larger than than Emory based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 14,841 students)
Emory vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Carnegie Mellon than Emory University ($59,864.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Carnegie Mellon ($26,680 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carnegie Mellon University are 3.2% lower than costs at Emory University ($16,486 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory University than Carnegie Mellon University (51% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 11.3% larger than aid received Carnegie Mellon University ($48,914 vs. $43,966)
Emory vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 68 points higher than at Emory (1380)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Emory (31)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Emory has a higher acceptance rate (11.4%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Emory vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory 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 Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Carnegie Mellon University (90% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $21,200 more per year than Emory graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $81,500)
- Emory University students graduate with a $9,017 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($17,233 vs. $26,250)
- Emory graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($178 vs. $271)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/