| CMU vs. Messiah |
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|---|---|---|
#25 in National Universities #24 in World University Rankings #3 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #12 in Federal Region III Universities #25 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$65,636 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$42,240 |
| expensive$50,975 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,040 |
| More$43,489 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$21,845 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,540 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,230 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter11.66% | Acceptance Rate | Easier78.97% |
| Favorable45.67% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower29.06% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger15,888 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,373 |
| Larger7,377 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,618 |
| Larger8,511 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller755 |
| Smaller554 | Online Student Population | Larger721 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher94% | Graduate Rate | Lower75% |
| Lower2% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher19% |
| Higher98% | Retention Rate | Lower89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,587) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,403) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,486) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,410) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty5 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 1,748 | Number of faculty | 370 |
| Higher$130,272 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$82,786 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.