U of O vs Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Envision yourself immersed in the vibrant college towns of Eugene, Oregon, or Cambridge, Massachusetts, as you embark on a journey to compare the University of Oregon (UO) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). While both institutions offer world-class education, they possess distinct characteristics that cater to diverse student aspirations. UO, known for its scenic campus and spirited athletic programs, boasts a higher acceptance rate and a larger undergraduate population, providing a more inclusive and traditional college experience. In contrast, MIT, renowned for its rigorous academics and groundbreaking research, maintains a highly selective admissions process and a smaller student body, fostering an intense and intellectually stimulating environment. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further differences, including popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and more, to help you make an informed decision that aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	University of Oregon
Overview
Location	Cambridge, Massachusetts	Eugene, Oregon
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Public
Calendar system	4-1-4	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	99.0%	87.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	4.1%	93.4%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $75 Graduate: $75	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $70
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	33,240	31,558
Total number of admissions given out	1,365	29,483
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,177	4,589
Yield rate	86.2%	15.6%
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	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$58,920	In state: $28,404 Out of state: $54,447
Average net price	$30,958	$18,556
Tuition	$55,510	In state: $11,974 Out of state: $38,017
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $11,550 Meal plan: $6,550	$13,509
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $32,562	63.0% Average amount $13,590
Students receiving federal student loan	6.0% Average amount $5,112	32.0% Average amount $5,093
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $17,891	4.0% Average amount $28,121

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,638 Men 51.9% Women 48.1%	18,602 Men 44.5% Women 55.5%
Graduate students	7,296 Men 62.0% Women 38.0%	3,655 Men 45.4% Women 54.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	54.8%
International students	29.2%	4.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	6,280	5,523
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	Oregon California Washington Colorado Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Engineering Business Computer and Information Science Architecture Mathematics and Statistics	Education Business Visual & Performing Arts Social Sciences Architecture
Students to faculty ratio	3:1	20:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	96.2%	74.4%
Dropout rate	3.0%	8.7%
Transferred out	N/A	16.4%
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	Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $89,230 Year 3: $95,616 Physics (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $77,844 Year 2: $75,832 Year 3: $90,800 Chemistry (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $61,666 Year 2: $83,177 Year 3: $90,002 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,849 Year 2: $86,621 Year 3: $87,239 Chemistry (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,269 Year 2: $72,231 Year 3: $82,154 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,287 Year 2: $61,681 Year 3: $80,277 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,279 Year 2: $59,425 Year 3: $68,549 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $57,062 Year 2: $56,840 Year 3: $67,900 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,838 Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $67,123 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,818 Year 2: $55,464 Year 3: $66,741

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