Michigan Tech vs Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Michigan Technological University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, stand apart in their unique offerings and student experiences. While both universities excel in STEM fields, Michigan Tech boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it more accessible to aspiring engineers and scientists. MIT, on the other hand, attracts a more diverse student body, with a higher percentage of international students. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision. Discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	Michigan Technological University
Overview
Location	Cambridge, Massachusetts	Houghton, Michigan
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Town: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Public
Calendar system	4-1-4	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	99.0%	85.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	4.1%	85.7%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $75 Graduate: $75
SAT range	N/A	1130 - 1335
ACT range	N/A	25 - 31
Students submitting SAT score		70.0%
Students submitting ACT score		28.0%
Total number of applicants	33,240	8,041
Total number of admissions given out	1,365	6,895
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,177	1,479
Yield rate	86.2%	21.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$58,920	In state: $32,210 Out of state: $53,356
Average net price	$30,958	$17,826
Tuition	$55,510	In state: $16,654 Out of state: $37,800
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $11,550 Meal plan: $6,550	Room/dormitory: $6,509 Meal plan: $5,146
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $32,562	99.0% Average amount $14,609
Students receiving federal student loan	6.0% Average amount $5,112	51.0% Average amount $5,073
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $17,891	14.0% Average amount $14,311

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,638 Men 51.9% Women 48.1%	5,777 Men 70.7% Women 29.3%
Graduate students	7,296 Men 62.0% Women 38.0%	1,231 Men 69.8% Women 30.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	29.2%	8.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	6,280	3,062
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Texas New York Florida New Jersey	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Engineering Business Computer and Information Science Architecture Mathematics and Statistics	Engineering Engineering Technologies Mathematics and Statistics Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	3:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	96.2%	69.1%
Dropout rate	3.0%	8.0%
Transferred out	N/A	20.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $144,716 Year 2: $150,045 Year 3: $183,153 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $170,089 Year 2: $165,236 Year 3: $182,183 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $118,191 Year 2: $127,993 Year 3: $163,496 Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $82,796 Year 2: $117,572 Year 3: $155,540 Systems Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $133,685 Year 2: $137,214 Year 3: $155,079 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $104,229 Year 2: $121,226 Year 3: $139,548 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $141,603 Year 2: $126,504 Year 3: $132,987 Mechanical Engineering (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $112,885 Year 3: $124,425 Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $135,266 Year 2: $111,435 Year 3: $112,404 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $109,955 Year 2: $104,749 Year 3: $109,672	Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $84,096 Year 2: $86,550 Year 3: $88,162 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,211 Year 2: $78,172 Year 3: $85,110 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,168 Year 2: $75,989 Year 3: $82,365 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,103 Year 2: $75,047 Year 3: $81,251 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,391 Year 2: $70,536 Year 3: $79,370 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,541 Year 2: $71,637 Year 3: $77,183 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,140 Year 2: $65,486 Year 3: $76,360 Materials Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,484 Year 2: $73,635 Year 3: $74,767 Biomedical/Medical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,667 Year 2: $66,461 Year 3: $72,870 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,556 Year 2: $63,217 Year 3: $69,234

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