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BU Barnard Cornell Fordham Georgetown USC Johns Hopkins Northeastern Case Western Vassar Columbia Yale| New York University | Carnegie Mellon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NYU | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 59,144 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #38 | #41 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyu.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NYU | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,384 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,384 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,272 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,499 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,096 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 47% |
Admission |
NYU | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 100,662 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 12,539 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.5% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.3% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1470/1570 | 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 |
NYU | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NYU | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $271 |
Diversity |
NYU | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
NYU | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 69% | ||
Campus |
NYU | 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
- New York University is larger than than Carnegie Mellon based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 16,002 students)
NYU vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NYU or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 8.1% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Carnegie Mellon than New York University ($59,864.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than Carnegie Mellon ($29,499 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carnegie Mellon University are 23% lower than costs at New York University ($16,486 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carnegie Mellon University than New York University (47% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 7.1% larger than aid received Carnegie Mellon University ($47,096 vs. $43,966)
NYU vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NYU or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or NYU .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 88 points higher than at NYU (1360)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at NYU (31)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at NYU (3.79)
- NYU has a higher acceptance rate (12.5%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
NYU vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NYU 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 NYU.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than New York University (87% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $26,700 more per year than NYU graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $76,000)
- New York University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,250)
- NYU 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 NYU students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/