- Both Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and Emory University are private.
- CMU is located in Pittsburgh, PA and Emory University is located in Atlanta, GA.
- CMU has more expensive tuition of $63,829 than Emory University ($60,774).
- Emory University has tighter acceptance rate of 22.04% than CMU (22.20%).
- CMU has higher SAT scores of 1,540 than Emory University (1,500).
- CMU is larger with 16,002 students than Emory University (14,841 students).
Carnegie Mellon University View More Rivals | Emory University View More Rivals | |
| #18 in National Universities #2 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #25 in National Universities #1 in Georgia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Pittsburgh, PA | Location | Atlanta, GA |
CMU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $63,829 | Undergraduate | $60,774 |
| $49,450 | Graduate | $47,722 |
| $40,660 | Financial Aid | $45,148 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 22.20% | Acceptance Rate | 22.04% |
| 36.84% | Yield | 26.52% |
| 1,540 SAT, 35 ACT | Test Scores | 1,500 SAT, 33 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,002 | Total Students | 14,841 |
| 7,059 | Undergraduate | 7,101 |
| 8,943 | Graduate | 7,740 |
| 572 | Online Enrollment | 483 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 91% | Graduation Rate | 89% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 97% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $103,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $84,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,587) $10,000 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,813) $9,670 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 5 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 1,286 Full-time 362 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,037 Full-time 531 Part-time |
| 5,100 Full-time 688 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 11,734 Full-time 1,219 Part-time |
| $118,048 for Faculties $87,833 Part-time | Average Salary | $134,451 for Faculties $80,524 Part-time |