College comparison

Carnegie Mellon vs Colgate

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	Colgate Hamilton, NY
Acceptance rateCarnegie Mellon University is more selective	12%	14%
SAT (25–75)	1500–1570	1430–1540
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,304	3,180
Avg net price	$31,944	$28,786
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Pittsburgh, PA	Hamilton, NY

Quick answers

Is Carnegie Mellon University or Colgate University harder to get into?

Carnegie Mellon University is more selective: Carnegie Mellon University's acceptance rate is approximately 12% and Colgate University's is approximately 14% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1500–1570 at Carnegie Mellon University and 1430–1540 at Colgate 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.