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Emory Miami NYU Johns Hopkins Case Western Cornell SMU LSU University of Richmond Penn Duke Georgetown| Tulane University | Carnegie Mellon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tulane | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,027 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #41 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,666 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,666 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,346 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,263 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,747 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 47% |
Admission |
Tulane | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,615 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 3,621 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.5% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.9% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 15, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Tulane | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $271 |
Diversity |
Tulane | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Tulane | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | 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
- Carnegie Mellon University is larger than than Tulane based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 14,027 students)
Tulane vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 2% more expensive to attend than Tulane for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Carnegie Mellon than Tulane University ($59,864.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carnegie Mellon University than Tulane ($33,499 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carnegie Mellon University are 5.2% lower than costs at Tulane University ($16,486 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tulane University than Carnegie Mellon University (66% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 43% larger than aid received Tulane University ($43,966 vs. $30,747)
Tulane vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or Tulane .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 102 points higher than at Tulane (1346)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Tulane (31)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Tulane has a higher acceptance rate (11.5%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Tulane vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane 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 Tulane.
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $28,500 more per year than Tulane graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $74,200)
- Carnegie Mellon University students graduate with a $1,279 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,529)
- Carnegie Mellon graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($271 vs. $284)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/