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Overview |
UMass | MIT | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 11,858 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #8 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | mit.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | MIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $57,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $57,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $18,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $20,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $45,591 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 71% |
Admission |
UMass | MIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 33,767 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 1,337 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 35/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 1530/1580 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | MIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | MIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $142,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $17,316 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $179 |
Diversity |
UMass | MIT | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
UMass | MIT | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 81% | ||
Campus |
UMass | MIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than MIT based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 11,858 students)
UMass vs. MIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or MIT?
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is 255.8% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($57,590.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54% higher at MIT than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($57,590.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts Institute of Technology than UMass ($20,232 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 33% lower than costs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($14,123 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Massachusetts Institute of Technology (85% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts Institute of Technology students is 269.2% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($45,591 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. MIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or MIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIT or UMass .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1507) is 281 points higher than at UMass (1226)
- Incoming MIT students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at UMass (28)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at MIT (3.96)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than MIT (4%)
UMass vs. MIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at MIT is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (93% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology earn on average $86,900 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($142,100 vs. $55,200)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,684 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($17,316 vs. $24,000)
- MIT graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($179 vs. $248)
- More MIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/