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Overview |
Tulane | MIT | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,078 | 11,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | mit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | MIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,306 | $59,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,306 | $59,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,088 | $19,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,631 | $21,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,074 | $58,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 58% |
Admission |
Tulane | MIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,936 | 26,904 | ||
| Admitted | 4,077 | 1,274 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.6% | 4.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.8% | 85.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1510/1580 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Tulane | MIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | MIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $142,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $17,316 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $179 |
Diversity |
Tulane | MIT | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Tulane | MIT | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | MIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tulane University is larger than than MIT based on total student enrollment (13,078 students vs. 11,920 students)
Tulane vs. MIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or MIT?
- Tulane University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than MIT for in-state tuition ($61,306.00 vs. $59,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Tulane than Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($61,306.00 vs. $59,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts Institute of Technology than Tulane ($21,519 vs. $50,631)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tulane University are 7.2% lower than costs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($18,088 vs. $19,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tulane University than Massachusetts Institute of Technology (60% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts Institute of Technology students is 76.4% larger than aid received Tulane University ($58,331 vs. $33,074)
Tulane vs. MIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or MIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIT or Tulane .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1507) is 161 points higher than at Tulane (1346)
- Incoming MIT students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Tulane (31)
- Accepted freshman MIT students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Tulane has a higher acceptance rate (14.6%) than MIT (4.7%)
Tulane vs. MIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane or MIT? 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 MIT and Tulane.
- Graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology earn on average $67,900 more per year than Tulane graduates after ten years. ($142,100 vs. $74,200)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology students graduate with a $10,213 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($17,316 vs. $27,529)
- MIT graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($179 vs. $284)
- More MIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/