College comparison

Carnegie Mellon vs Rose-Hulman

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Carnegie Mellon Pittsburgh, PA	Rose-Hulman Terre Haute, IN
Acceptance rateCarnegie Mellon University is more selective	12%	77%
SAT (25–75)	1500–1570	1320–1500
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,304	2,309
Avg net price	$31,944	$42,513
Median earnings (10 yr)Carnegie Mellon reports higher median earnings	$114,862	$101,253
Graduation rate	94%	78%
Median debt	$21,750	$25,000
Economic mobility	2.2%	2.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Carnegie Mellon University or Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology harder to get into?

Carnegie Mellon University is more selective: Carnegie Mellon University's acceptance rate is approximately 12% and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Carnegie Mellon University vs Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1500–1570 at Carnegie Mellon University and 1320–1500 at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.