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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson NYU Johns Hopkins Case Western Cornell Maryland| Ohio State University | Carnegie Mellon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #41 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 47% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio State | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $271 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Ohio State | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Carnegie Mellon based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 16,002 students)
Ohio State vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 419.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.4% higher at Carnegie Mellon than Ohio State University ($59,864.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Carnegie Mellon ($19,582 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 17.7% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($14,006 vs. $16,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University than Carnegie Mellon University (74% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 299.9% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($43,966 vs. $10,993)
Ohio State vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 153 points higher than at Ohio State (1295)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Ohio State (29)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Ohio State vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State 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 Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than Ohio State University (87% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $52,100 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,250)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($222 vs. $271)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/