College comparison

Carnegie Mellon vs Emory

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	Emory Atlanta, GA
Acceptance rateEmory University is more selective	12%	11%
SAT (25–75)	1500–1570	1470–1550
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,304	7,298
Avg net price	$31,944	$22,585
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Pittsburgh, PA	Atlanta, GA

Quick answers

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

Emory University is more selective: Carnegie Mellon University's acceptance rate is approximately 12% and Emory University's is approximately 11% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1500–1570 at Carnegie Mellon University and 1470–1550 at Emory 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.