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MIT vs CMU

Side-by-side admissions data for Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Carnegie Mellon University. See which school matches your profile.

MetricMITCMU
Acceptance Rate3.9%11.3%
SAT Range (25th-75th)1530–15801490–1560
Average GPA3.963.86
Undergrad Enrollment4,6407,650
TypePrivatePrivate
LocationCambridge, MAPittsburgh, PA
Founded18611900
Test PolicyRequiredTest-Optional
Need-BlindYesNo
Meets Full NeedYesYes

Which is right for you?

MIT and CMU weight admissions factors differently. Understanding these differences helps you decide which school better fits your strengths.

Awards & honorsMIT values this more
MIT: Very importantCMU: Important
Activity depthMIT values this more
MIT: Very importantCMU: Important
Spike / distinctive talentMIT values this more
MIT: Very importantCMU: Important
RecommendationsMIT values this more
MIT: Very importantCMU: Important

MIT

World's leading engineering and computer science institution.

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CMU

World-class CS and drama programs in the same school — uniquely interdisciplinary.

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GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

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GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

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