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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #41 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 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 |
Wittenberg University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Carnegie Mellon University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 41.7% more expensive to attend than Wittenberg University for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at Carnegie Mellon than Wittenberg University ($59,864.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Carnegie Mellon ($22,912 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 46.2% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($11,280 vs. $16,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Carnegie Mellon University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 34.7% larger than aid received Wittenberg University ($43,966 vs. $32,632)
Wittenberg University vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Wittenberg University vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University 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 Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than Wittenberg University (87% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $56,400 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $46,300)
- Carnegie Mellon University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Carnegie Mellon graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/