Pittsburgh, PA · Swarthmore, PA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Carnegie Mellon University | Swarthmore College | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 11.7% | 7.5% |
| In-State Tuition | $66,246 | $65,494 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $66,246 | $65,494 |
| Average Net Price | $35,552 | $22,469 |
| Graduation Rate | 94.0% | 92.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 15,888 | 1,623 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 5 | 7 |
GradFax Analysis
Carnegie Mellon University accepts 11.7% of applicants. Swarthmore College accepts 7.5%. Tuition is close: $66,246 at Carnegie Mellon University, $65,494 at Swarthmore College. Six-year graduation rates are close: 94% at Carnegie Mellon University, 92% at Swarthmore College.
Bottom Line
After aid, the average student pays $35,552/year at Carnegie Mellon University and $22,469/year at Swarthmore College. Swarthmore College is cheaper for most people.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Swarthmore College. It accepts 7.5% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Swarthmore College, on average. After aid, students pay $22,469/year versus $35,552/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Carnegie Mellon University: 94% of students finish in 6 years. Swarthmore College is at 92%.
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.