Pittsburgh, PA · Villanova, PA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Carnegie Mellon University | Villanova University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 11.7% | 27.0% |
| In-State Tuition | $66,246 | $67,776 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $66,246 | $67,776 |
| Average Net Price | $35,552 | $37,201 |
| Graduation Rate | 94.0% | 92.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 15,888 | 10,041 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 5 | 10 |
GradFax Analysis
Carnegie Mellon University accepts 11.7% of applicants. Villanova University accepts 27.0%. Carnegie Mellon University's tuition is $66,246. Villanova University's is $67,776. Carnegie Mellon University is cheaper. Six-year graduation rates are close: 94% at Carnegie Mellon University, 92% at Villanova University.
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
Carnegie Mellon University. It accepts 11.7% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Carnegie Mellon University, on average. After aid, students pay $35,552/year versus $37,201/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Carnegie Mellon University: 94% of students finish in 6 years. Villanova University 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.