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Overview |
UNCSA | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #41 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 47% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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 15, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
UNCSA | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 69% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carnegie Mellon University is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 821.4% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.3% higher at Carnegie Mellon than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($59,864.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Carnegie Mellon ($11,251 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 27.8% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($12,902 vs. $16,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Carnegie Mellon University (69% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 304.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($43,966 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 340 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at UNCSA (3.75)
- UNCSA has a higher acceptance rate (31.8%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
UNCSA vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (87% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $63,600 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $39,100)
- Carnegie Mellon University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Carnegie Mellon graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/