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Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MA
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University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$60,156Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$66,104
expensive$63,393Graduate Tuitioncheaper$46,034
Less$44,422Average Financial Aid AmountMore$47,776
Admission
Higher1,560 SAT
35 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,540 SAT
35 ACT
Tighter3.96%Acceptance RateEasier6.50%
Favorable84.97%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower67.88%
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
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller11,858Total EnrollmentLarger28,201
Smaller4,657Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger11,250
Smaller7,201Graduate Student PopulationLarger16,951
Smaller61Online Student PopulationLarger2,733
Completion & Outcomes
Lower94%Graduate RateHigher96%
Higher99%Retention RateLower98%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,000)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,316)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,810)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,134)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty3 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty8 to 1
1,681Number of faculties2,536
Higher$196,757Average Faculty SalaryLower$181,181
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.