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NYU Johns Hopkins Case Western Cornell Emory Penn Duke Georgetown WUSTL Swarthmore Caltech Harvard| New York Institute of Technology | Carnegie Mellon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
New York Institute of Technology | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Old Westbury, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,906 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #233 | #41 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyit.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
New York Institute of Technology | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,960 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,960 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,494 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,398 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 47% |
Admission |
New York Institute of Technology | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,537 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 8,736 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1118/1360 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
New York Institute of Technology | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New York Institute of Technology | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $271 |
Diversity |
New York Institute of Technology | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 18% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 5% |
Students |
New York Institute of Technology | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 69% | ||
Campus |
New York Institute of Technology | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carnegie Mellon University is larger than than New York Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 6,906 students)
New York Institute of Technology vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New York Institute of Technology or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 49.8% more expensive to attend than New York Institute of Technology for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $39,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.8% higher at Carnegie Mellon than New York Institute of Technology ($59,864.00 vs. $39,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York Institute of Technology than Carnegie Mellon ($22,494 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carnegie Mellon University are 0.7% lower than costs at New York Institute of Technology ($16,486 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New York Institute of Technology than Carnegie Mellon University (99% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 44.6% larger than aid received New York Institute of Technology ($43,966 vs. $30,398)
New York Institute of Technology vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New York Institute of Technology or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or New York Institute of Technology .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 374 points higher than at New York Institute of Technology (1074)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at New York Institute of Technology (24)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at New York Institute of Technology (3.5)
- New York Institute of Technology has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
New York Institute of Technology vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New York Institute of Technology 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 New York Institute of Technology.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than New York Institute of Technology (87% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $37,800 more per year than New York Institute of Technology graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $64,900)
- New York Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,250)
- New York Institute of Technology graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($242 vs. $271)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New York Institute of Technology students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/