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NYU Johns Hopkins Case Western Cornell Emory Penn Duke Georgetown WUSTL Swarthmore Caltech Harvard| Washington College | Carnegie Mellon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #41 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 47% |
Admission |
Washington College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 15, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $271 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Washington College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 18.2% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Carnegie Mellon than Washington College ($59,864.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than Carnegie Mellon ($31,650 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 19.2% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($13,834 vs. $16,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Carnegie Mellon University (98% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 23.2% larger than aid received Washington College ($43,966 vs. $35,683)
Washington College vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Washington College vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than Washington College (87% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $51,900 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,250)
- Washington College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($250 vs. $271)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/