- Both Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and Tufts University are private.
- CMU is located in Pittsburgh, PA and Tufts University is located in Medford, MA.
- Tufts University has more expensive tuition of $67,844 than CMU ($63,829).
- Tufts University has tighter acceptance rate of 14.91% than CMU (22.20%).
- CMU has higher SAT scores of 1,540 than Tufts University (1,510).
- CMU is larger with 16,002 students than Tufts University (13,431 students).
Carnegie Mellon University View More Rivals | Tufts University View More Rivals | |
| #18 in National Universities #2 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #20 in National Universities #6 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Pittsburgh, PA | Location | Medford, MA |
CMU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 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 | $67,844 |
| $49,450 | Graduate | $49,476 |
| $40,660 | Financial Aid | $49,857 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $85 graduate |
| 22.20% | Acceptance Rate | 14.91% |
| 36.84% | Yield | 44.80% |
| 1,540 SAT, 35 ACT | Test Scores | 1,510 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,002 | Total Students | 13,431 |
| 7,059 | Undergraduate | 6,815 |
| 8,943 | Graduate | 6,616 |
| 572 | Online Enrollment | 697 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 91% | Graduation Rate | 93% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 4% | |
| 97% | Retention Rate | 96% |
| $103,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $103,300 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,587) $10,000 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,216) $9,142 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $7,636 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 5 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 1,286 Full-time 362 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 917 Full-time 509 Part-time |
| 5,100 Full-time 688 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,099 Full-time 795 Part-time |
| $118,048 for Faculties $87,833 Part-time | Average Salary | $117,093 for Faculties $79,554 Part-time |