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Overview |
Michigan | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #41 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 47% |
Admission |
Michigan | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 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 |
Michigan | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $271 |
Diversity |
Michigan | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Michigan | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Carnegie Mellon based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 16,002 students)
Michigan vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 264.9% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Carnegie Mellon than University of Michigan ($59,864.00 vs. $55,002.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Carnegie Mellon ($19,318 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 25.2% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($13,171 vs. $16,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan than Carnegie Mellon University (67% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 190.8% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($43,966 vs. $15,121)
Michigan vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 64 points higher than at Michigan (1384)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Michigan (31)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Michigan (3.88)
- Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (17.7%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Michigan vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan 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 Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Carnegie Mellon University (90% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $28,300 more per year than Michigan graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $74,400)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $6,147 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($20,103 vs. $26,250)
- Michigan graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($207 vs. $271)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/