U of K vs Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Envision yourself immersed in the vibrant college towns of Lexington, Kentucky, and Cambridge, Massachusetts, home to the esteemed University of Kentucky (UK) and the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), respectively. While both institutions offer world-class education, they present distinct experiences. UK, with its sprawling campus and spirited sports culture, boasts a diverse student body and a wide range of academic programs, including highly regarded offerings in agriculture, engineering, and business. MIT, renowned for its rigorous academics and cutting-edge research, attracts a highly selective cohort of students drawn to its exceptional programs in science, technology, and engineering. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into the acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates of these two esteemed universities, and discover which one aligns best with your aspirations and goals.

	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	University of Kentucky
Overview
Location	Cambridge, Massachusetts	Lexington, Kentucky
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Large
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%	86.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	4.1%	94.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $75 Graduate: $75	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $65
SAT range	N/A	1083 - 1330
ACT range	N/A	22 - 29
Students submitting SAT score		10.0%
Students submitting ACT score		70.0%
Total number of applicants	33,240	21,695
Total number of admissions given out	1,365	20,396
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,177	4,721
Yield rate	86.2%	23.1%
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: $31,690 Out of state: $50,688
Average net price	$30,958	$20,043
Tuition	$55,510	In state: $11,247 Out of state: $30,245
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $11,550 Meal plan: $6,550	Room/dormitory: $9,650 Meal plan: $4,536
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $32,562	92.0% Average amount $11,623
Students receiving federal student loan	6.0% Average amount $5,112	41.0% Average amount $5,177
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $17,891	9.0% Average amount $19,204

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,638 Men 51.9% Women 48.1%	21,900 Men 43.1% Women 56.9%
Graduate students	7,296 Men 62.0% Women 38.0%	8,490 Men 37.7% Women 62.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	29.2%	4.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	6,280	7,294
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	Ohio Illinois Georgia Tennessee

Academics
Popular study areas	Engineering Business Computer and Information Science Architecture Mathematics and Statistics	Health Professions Education Engineering Business Public Administration and Social Service
Students to faculty ratio	3:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	96.2%	68.2%
Dropout rate	3.0%	30.6%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
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	Dentistry (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $106,223 Year 2: $114,892 Year 3: $134,605 Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $81,971 Year 2: $114,730 Year 3: $122,422 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $101,348 Year 2: $116,083 Year 3: $111,861 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $99,330 Year 2: $92,277 Year 3: $102,019 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $92,048 Year 2: $93,555 Year 3: $98,399 Mining and Mineral Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $71,015 Year 3: $83,128 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,062 Year 2: $62,260 Year 3: $78,282 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,632 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $76,500 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $71,089 Year 2: $70,512 Year 3: $74,487 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,465 Year 2: $68,666 Year 3: $72,801

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