| MIT vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology |
#4 in National Universities #2 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #8 in Federal Region I Universities #28 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$62,396 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$42,884 |
| expensive$62,396 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$42,840 |
| More$55,629 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$18,554 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,560 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,220 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter4.55% | Acceptance Rate | Easier91.21% |
| Favorable85.83% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower19.86% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger11,886 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,191 |
| Larger4,535 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,965 |
| Larger7,351 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller226 |
| Smaller46 | Online Student Population | Larger75 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher96% | Graduate Rate | Lower68% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| Higher99% | Retention Rate | Lower84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,000) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,019) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,810) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,300) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty3 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,716 | Number of faculty | 338 |
| Higher$221,399 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$100,349 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.