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Massachusetts Institute of Technology vs. Samuel Merritt University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA) and Samuel Merritt University (Oakland, CA) compared side by side. Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit institution; Samuel Merritt University is a private nonprofit institution. Below, the more favorable figure in each row is highlighted, using official federal data.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Private nonprofit

Samuel Merritt University

Private nonprofit

Acceptance rate5%
Median earnings (10 yrs)$143,372$143,238
Graduation rate96%
Retention rate99%
Average net price$20,111
In-state tuition$62,396
Median student debt$14,768$20,825
SAT average1,560
Enrollment4,535718

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA

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Samuel Merritt University

Oakland, CA

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. "More favorable" is a simple per-metric comparison (higher earnings and graduation, lower cost and acceptance rate) and isn't an overall verdict — the right fit depends on your goals.