Pittsburgh, PA · Villanova, PA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Carnegie Mellon University | Villanova University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 25.1% |
| In-State Tuition | $63,829 | $64,701 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $63,829 | $64,701 |
| Average Net Price | $20,340 | $23,206 |
| Graduation Rate | 93.0% | 92.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Carnegie Mellon University accepts 11.4% of applicants. Villanova University accepts 25.1%. Tuition is close: $63,829 at Carnegie Mellon University, $64,701 at Villanova University. Six-year graduation rates are close: 93% 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 11.4% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Carnegie Mellon University has lower published tuition: $63,829 versus $64,701. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. Carnegie Mellon University is at 93%; 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.