MIT vs. Harvard |
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#4 in National Universities #2 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #2 in National Universities #1 in Massachusetts Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Associate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$55,878 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$55,587 |
expensive$58,967 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$52,170 |
Less$50,864 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$52,257 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,545 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,520 SAT 34 ACT |
Easier7% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter5% |
Lower77% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable82% |
High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Recommendations Admission Test Scores |
Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller11,254 | Total Enrollment | Larger30,391 |
Smaller4,361 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,527 |
Smaller6,893 | Graduate Student Population | Larger21,864 |
Smaller7,386 | Online Student Population | Larger27,933 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower96% | Graduate Rate | Higher98% |
99% | Retention Rate | 99% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,975) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,574) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,620) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,551) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty3 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty7 to 1 |
1,681 | Number of faculties | 2,455 |
Lower$179,844 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$188,515 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.