Carnegie Mellon University vs Washington University in St. Louis

Carnegie Mellon University is the more selective of the two at 12%, versus 12% at Washington University in St. Louis. 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 Washington University in St. Louis 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 class rank, standardized test scores, interview, while Washington University in St. Louis puts more weight on application essay, recommendations, extracurricular activities. 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 Washington University in St. Louis's is around 1550. Their admitted ranges are nearly identical. Run your own numbers below to see where you stand at each.