Princton vs Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Princeton University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) stand as two of the most prestigious academic institutions in the world, each offering a unique educational experience. Princeton, an Ivy League university located in New Jersey, is renowned for its strong liberal arts and humanities programs, while MIT, situated in Cambridge, Massachusetts, excels in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. With acceptance rates of 5.8% and 4.1%, respectively, both universities are highly selective, attracting top students from around the globe. While Princeton's student body is slightly more diverse, MIT boasts a higher percentage of international students. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details about these esteemed institutions, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision in choosing the best fit for your academic aspirations.

	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	Princeton University
Overview
Location	Cambridge, Massachusetts	Princeton, New Jersey
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	4-1-4	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	99.0%	96.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	4.1%	4.4%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $75 Graduate: $75	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $75
SAT range	N/A	1460 - 1570
ACT range	N/A	33 - 35
Students submitting SAT score		56.0%
Students submitting ACT score		35.0%
Total number of applicants	33,240	37,601
Total number of admissions given out	1,365	1,647
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,177	1,290
Yield rate	86.2%	78.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$58,920	$78,490
Average net price	$30,958	$20,908
Tuition	$55,510	$56,010
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $11,550 Meal plan: $6,550	Room/dormitory: $10,690 Meal plan: $7,490
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $32,562	65.0% Average amount $47,136
Students receiving federal student loan	6.0% Average amount $5,112	2.0% Average amount $5,278
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $17,891	2.0% Average amount $8,938

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,638 Men 51.9% Women 48.1%	5,321 Men 50.3% Women 49.7%
Graduate students	7,296 Men 62.0% Women 38.0%	3,157 Men 58.3% Women 41.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	82.6%
International students	29.2%	22.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	6,280	5,151
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	Yes
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Texas New York Florida New Jersey	New Jersey California New York Pennsylvania Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Engineering Business Computer and Information Science Architecture Mathematics and Statistics	Social Sciences Engineering Public Administration and Social Service Physical Science Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	3:1	5:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	96.2%	97.6%
Dropout rate	3.0%	1.9%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $144,716 Year 2: $150,045 Year 3: $183,153 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $170,089 Year 2: $165,236 Year 3: $182,183 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $118,191 Year 2: $127,993 Year 3: $163,496 Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $82,796 Year 2: $117,572 Year 3: $155,540 Systems Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $133,685 Year 2: $137,214 Year 3: $155,079 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $104,229 Year 2: $121,226 Year 3: $139,548 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $141,603 Year 2: $126,504 Year 3: $132,987 Mechanical Engineering (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $112,885 Year 3: $124,425 Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $135,266 Year 2: $111,435 Year 3: $112,404 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $109,955 Year 2: $104,749 Year 3: $109,672	Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $122,809 Year 2: $103,078 Year 3: $181,687 Public Policy Analysis (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $75,130 Year 2: $75,518 Year 3: $85,666 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,831 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $66,134 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,473 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,463 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,879 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: N/A Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,568 Year 3: N/A Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,447 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Chemistry (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: N/A Research and Experimental Psychology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,198 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A

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