University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) vs Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

In the realm of higher education, two prominent institutions stand out: the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). While both universities share a reputation for academic excellence, they offer distinct experiences for their students. UPenn, located in the heart of Philadelphia, boasts a diverse student body and a wide range of undergraduate programs, including popular majors like business, engineering, and nursing. MIT, situated in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is renowned for its strength in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, attracting students passionate about innovation and research. With acceptance rates of 7.4% for UPenn and 4.1% for MIT, both universities are highly selective, ensuring a rigorous and intellectually stimulating learning environment. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details about these prestigious institutions, including graduation rates, student demographics, and more, to help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	University of Pennsylvania
Overview
Location	Cambridge, Massachusetts	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	4-1-4	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	99.0%	98.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	4.1%	5.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $75 Graduate: $75	Undergraduate: $75 Graduate: $90
SAT range	N/A	1480 - 1570
ACT range	N/A	33 - 35
Students submitting SAT score		49.0%
Students submitting ACT score		30.0%
Total number of applicants	33,240	56,332
Total number of admissions given out	1,365	3,304
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,177	2,418
Yield rate	86.2%	73.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	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	$80,496
Average net price	$30,958	$14,578
Tuition	$55,510	$54,652
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $11,550 Meal plan: $6,550	Room/dormitory: $11,358 Meal plan: $5,946
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $32,562	52.0% Average amount $50,778
Students receiving federal student loan	6.0% Average amount $5,112	9.0% Average amount $5,030
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $17,891	2.0% Average amount $27,160

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,638 Men 51.9% Women 48.1%	11,292 Men 44.7% Women 55.3%
Graduate students	7,296 Men 62.0% Women 38.0%	16,746 Men 43.8% Women 56.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	82.7%
International students	29.2%	22.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	6,280	6,400
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	Pennsylvania New York California New Jersey Florida

Academics
Popular study areas	Engineering Business Computer and Information Science Architecture Mathematics and Statistics	Health Professions Business Education Legal Profession Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	3:1	6:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	96.2%	96.2%
Dropout rate	3.0%	2.8%
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	Finance and Financial Management Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $189,905 Year 2: $201,334 Year 3: $249,574 International/Global Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $162,528 Year 2: $182,280 Year 3: $234,875 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,404 Year 2: $198,043 Year 3: $227,605 Real Estate (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $119,383 Year 2: $169,894 Year 3: $224,847 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $186,571 Year 2: $177,119 Year 3: $218,410 Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $245,155 Year 3: $214,930 Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $177,203 Year 2: $202,922 Year 3: $214,927 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $169,238 Year 2: $174,994 Year 3: $208,033 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $102,195 Year 2: $138,932 Year 3: $197,810 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $179,063 Year 2: $175,674 Year 3: $186,790

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