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Overview |
UC | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,155 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | #41 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,498 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,862 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,149 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,733 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 47% |
Admission |
UC | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 25,024 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UC | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $271 |
Diversity |
UC | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
UC | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 69% | ||
Campus |
UC | 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 Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Carnegie Mellon based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 16,002 students)
UC vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 420.6% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.9% higher at Carnegie Mellon than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($59,864.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Carnegie Mellon ($20,149 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 28.3% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($12,852 vs. $16,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Carnegie Mellon University (64% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 403.4% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($43,966 vs. $8,733)
UC vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or UC .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 283 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
UC vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (87% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $57,100 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,250)
- UC graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($237 vs. $271)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/