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Overview |
MIT | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,858 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #8 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mit.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
MIT | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,590 | $58,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,590 | $58,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $14,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,232 | $33,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,591 | $40,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
MIT | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,767 | 3,237 | ||
| Admitted | 1,337 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 35/36 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 1180/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MIT | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MIT | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $142,100 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,316 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $179 | $279 |
Diversity |
MIT | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
MIT | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 36% | ||
Campus |
MIT | Ursinus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is larger than than Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (11,858 students vs. 1,527 students)
MIT vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MIT or Ursinus College?
- Ursinus College is 0.7% more expensive to attend than MIT for in-state tuition ($58,016.00 vs. $57,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Ursinus College than Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($58,016.00 vs. $57,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts Institute of Technology than Ursinus College ($20,232 vs. $33,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursinus College are 28.5% lower than costs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($14,624 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College than Massachusetts Institute of Technology (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts Institute of Technology students is 13.8% larger than aid received Ursinus College ($45,591 vs. $40,075)
MIT vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MIT or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or MIT .
- Accepted freshman MIT students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than MIT (4%)
MIT vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MIT or Ursinus College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Ursinus College and MIT.
- The graduation rate at MIT is higher than Ursinus College (93% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology earn on average $84,100 more per year than Ursinus College graduates after ten years. ($142,100 vs. $58,000)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology students graduate with a $9,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($17,316 vs. $27,000)
- MIT graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($179 vs. $279)
- More MIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ursinus College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/