Massachusetts Institute of Technology vs. Stanford University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA) and Stanford University (Stanford, CA) compared side by side. Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit institution; Stanford 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 | Stanford University Private nonprofit | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 5% | 4% |
| Median earnings (10 yrs) | $143,372 | $124,080 |
| Graduation rate | 96% | 92% |
| Retention rate | 99% | 98% |
| Average net price | $20,111 | $13,807 |
| In-state tuition | $62,396 | $65,910 |
| Median student debt | $14,768 | $12,000 |
| SAT average | 1,560 | 1,553 |
| Enrollment | 4,535 | 7,554 |
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.