Pittsburgh, PA · Swarthmore, PA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Carnegie Mellon University | Swarthmore College | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 6.9% |
| In-State Tuition | $63,829 | $62,412 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $63,829 | $62,412 |
| Average Net Price | $20,340 | $5,242 |
| Graduation Rate | 93.0% | 94.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Carnegie Mellon University accepts 11.4% of applicants. Swarthmore College accepts 6.9%. Tuition is close: $63,829 at Carnegie Mellon University, $62,412 at Swarthmore College. Six-year graduation rates are close: 93% at Carnegie Mellon University, 94% at Swarthmore College.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Swarthmore College. It accepts 6.9% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Swarthmore College has lower published tuition: $62,412 versus $63,829. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. Carnegie Mellon University is at 93%; Swarthmore College is at 94%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.