College comparison

Carnegie Mellon vs Notre Dame

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	Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN
Acceptance rateUniversity of Notre Dame is more selective	12%	11%
SAT (25–75)	1500–1570	1455–1560
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,304	8,818
Avg net price	$31,944	$26,780
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Pittsburgh, PA	Notre Dame, IN

Quick answers

Is Carnegie Mellon University or University of Notre Dame harder to get into?

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

What SAT score do you need for Carnegie Mellon University vs University of Notre Dame?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1500–1570 at Carnegie Mellon University and 1455–1560 at University of Notre Dame. 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.