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USAFA NYU Johns Hopkins Case Western Cornell Emory West Point Penn Duke Georgetown WUSTL Swarthmore| United States Naval Academy | Carnegie Mellon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Annapolis | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,450 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #41 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 47% |
Admission |
Annapolis | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,927 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,390 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1440 | 1490/1570 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Annapolis | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $271 |
Diversity |
Annapolis | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Annapolis | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Annapolis based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 4,450 students)
Annapolis vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Carnegie Mellon than United States Naval Academy ($59,864.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carnegie Mellon University than United States Naval Academy (47% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($43,966 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or Annapolis .
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Annapolis (3.8)
- Carnegie Mellon has a higher acceptance rate (11.3%) than Annapolis (10.8%)
Annapolis vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis 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 Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/