College comparison

Carnegie Mellon vs Stevens

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	Stevens Hoboken, NJ
Acceptance rateCarnegie Mellon University is more selective	12%	48%
SAT (25–75)	1500–1570	1380–1505
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,304	4,222
Avg net price	$31,944	$41,346
Median earnings (10 yr)Carnegie Mellon reports higher median earnings	$114,862	$108,772
Graduation rate	94%	87%
Median debt	$21,750	$27,000
Economic mobility	2.2%	4.3%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Carnegie Mellon University or Stevens Institute of Technology harder to get into?

Carnegie Mellon University is more selective: Carnegie Mellon University's acceptance rate is approximately 12% and Stevens Institute of Technology's is approximately 48% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Carnegie Mellon University vs Stevens Institute of Technology?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1500–1570 at Carnegie Mellon University and 1380–1505 at Stevens 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.