Carnegie Mellon University vs U.S. Military Academy

Carnegie Mellon University is the more selective of the two at 12%, versus 12% at U.S. Military Academy. Here is how they compare on selectivity, test scores, and what they weigh, plus a free way to estimate your odds at each.

Carnegie Mellon University and U.S. Military Academy are almost equally selective (12% vs 12%), so neither is a clear safety relative to the other. Your odds at each come down to fit, not headline difficulty.

The two also read applications a little differently. Carnegie Mellon University leans more on a similar mix of factors, while U.S. Military Academy puts more weight on extracurricular activities, talent / ability, character / personal qualities. The same profile can land differently at each, which is why a per-school estimate matters more than a single GPA.

On test scores, Carnegie Mellon University's admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1550 and U.S. Military Academy's is around 1370. Admitted students at Carnegie Mellon University post somewhat higher scores. Run your own numbers below to see where you stand at each.