College comparison

Carnegie Mellon vs Michigan

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	Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
Acceptance rateCarnegie Mellon University is more selective	12%	16%
SAT (25–75)	1500–1570	1360–1530
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,304	34,177
Avg net price	$31,944	$13,138
Median earnings (10 yr)Carnegie Mellon reports higher median earnings	$114,862	$83,648
Graduation rate	94%	93%
Median debt	$21,750	$19,500
Economic mobility	2.2%	1.5%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public

Quick answers

Is Carnegie Mellon University or University of Michigan-Ann Arbor harder to get into?

Carnegie Mellon University is more selective: Carnegie Mellon University's acceptance rate is approximately 12% and University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's is approximately 16% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Carnegie Mellon University vs University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1500–1570 at Carnegie Mellon University and 1360–1530 at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. 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.