College comparison

Boston College vs Carnegie Mellon

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	Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA	Carnegie Mellon Pittsburgh, PA
Acceptance rateCarnegie Mellon University is more selective	16%	12%
SAT (25–75)	1440–1540	1500–1570
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	10,085	7,304
Avg net price	$41,704	$31,944
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Chestnut Hill, MA	Pittsburgh, PA

Quick answers

Is Boston College or Carnegie Mellon University harder to get into?

Carnegie Mellon University is more selective: Boston College's acceptance rate is approximately 16% and Carnegie Mellon University's is approximately 12% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Boston College vs Carnegie Mellon University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1440–1540 at Boston College and 1500–1570 at Carnegie Mellon University. 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.