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AU Georgetown NYU Johns Hopkins Case Western Cornell Northeastern BU Emory Fordham University of Richmond Penn| George Washington University | Carnegie Mellon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #41 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 47% |
Admission |
George Washington | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $271 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
George Washington | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 69% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Carnegie Mellon based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 16,002 students)
George Washington vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Carnegie Mellon?
- George Washington University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Carnegie Mellon for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $59,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at George Washington than Carnegie Mellon University ($62,110.00 vs. $59,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carnegie Mellon University than George Washington ($33,499 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 4.9% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($15,720 vs. $16,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Carnegie Mellon University (78% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 24.7% larger than aid received George Washington University ($43,966 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 154 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
George Washington vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than George Washington University (87% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $22,200 more per year than George Washington graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $80,500)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $1,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($24,962 vs. $26,250)
- George Washington graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/