| MIT vs. Chicago |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#4 in National Universities #2 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #8 in National Universities #1 in Illinois Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$60,156 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$66,939 |
| cheaper$63,393 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$66,543 |
| More$44,422 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$43,934 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,560 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,540 SAT 34 ACT |
| Tighter3.96% | Acceptance Rate | Easier5.43% |
| Favorable84.97% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower84.80% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller11,858 | Total Enrollment | Larger18,339 |
| Smaller4,657 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,595 |
| Smaller7,201 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,744 |
| Larger61 | Online Student Population | Smaller28 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower94% | Graduate Rate | Higher95% |
| 99% | Retention Rate | 99% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,000) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,573) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,810) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty3 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty5 to 1 |
| 1,681 | Number of faculties | 2,867 |
| Higher$196,757 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$165,172 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.