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Overview |
Maryland | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #41 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 47% |
Admission |
Maryland | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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 |
Maryland | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $271 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Maryland | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Carnegie Mellon based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 16,002 students)
Maryland vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 517.5% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at Carnegie Mellon than University of Maryland College Park ($59,864.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Carnegie Mellon ($16,210 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 13.1% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($14,576 vs. $16,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland College Park than Carnegie Mellon University (48% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 291.4% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($43,966 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 133 points higher than at Maryland (1315)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Maryland vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than University of Maryland College Park (87% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $34,400 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $68,300)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,250)
- Maryland graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($201 vs. $271)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/