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NJIT RPI NYU Johns Hopkins Case Western Cornell Rutgers Emory Penn Duke RIT Lehigh| Stevens Institute of Technology | Carnegie Mellon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevens | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #104 | #41 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevens | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,424 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,424 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,080 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,689 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,949 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 47% |
Admission |
Stevens | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,500 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 5,778 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 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 | 1380/1510 | 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 |
Stevens | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevens | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $271 |
Diversity |
Stevens | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Stevens | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | 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
- Carnegie Mellon University is larger than than Stevens based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 9,314 students)
Stevens vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Stevens for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Carnegie Mellon than Stevens Institute of Technology ($59,864.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carnegie Mellon University than Stevens ($33,499 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carnegie Mellon University are 3.6% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($16,486 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Carnegie Mellon University (99% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 37.6% larger than aid received Stevens Institute of Technology ($43,966 vs. $31,949)
Stevens vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or Stevens .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 108 points higher than at Stevens (1340)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Stevens (31)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Stevens (3.88)
- Stevens has a higher acceptance rate (46.2%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Stevens vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens 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 Stevens.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than Stevens Institute of Technology (87% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $13,600 more per year than Stevens graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $89,100)
- Carnegie Mellon University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($26,250 vs. $28,250)
- Carnegie Mellon graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($271 vs. $292)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevens students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/