Princeton University vs Carnegie Mellon University
GURI 2026 comparison
Princeton University has the higher GURI 2026 Global Composite Score (96.67). Princeton University ranks #3 globally with a GURI Score of 96.67, while Carnegie Mellon University ranks #45 with a GURI Score of 93.88.
IndicatorPrinceton UniversityCarnegie Mellon University
GURI Global Rank#3#45
GURI Score96.6793.88
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
National rank#3#18
QS World University Rankings (QS 2026)2552
Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE 2026)324
ShanghaiRanking (ARWU) (ARWU 2025)7101-150
Ranking Achievement99.6597.72
Coverage Score100100
IRCI98.3386.42
Institutional Legacy100.0084.00
Institutional Momentum40.0040.00
Regional rank#3 (Americas)#20 (Americas)
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