Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Carnegie Mellon's yield is 35 pts higher than Case Western Reserve's
Yield rate - 2
Carnegie Mellon is 3.3× more selective than Case Western Reserve
Acceptance rate - 3
Carnegie Mellon's SAT midpoint is 50 points higher than Case Western Reserve's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Case Western ReserveVery selective
- Carnegie MellonUltra selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1300–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 28–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Case Western ReserveTest-optional
- Carnegie MellonTest-optional
How they read a record
Case Western Reserve
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Carnegie Mellon
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered. 86% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
What they look at
| Factor | Case Western Reserve | Carnegie Mellon |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Very important |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Important |
| Essay | Required | Important |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Carnegie Mellon University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why