- Both Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Brown University are private.
- MIT is located in Cambridge, MA and Brown University is located in Providence, RI.
- Brown University has more expensive tuition of $68,230 than MIT ($60,156).
- MIT has tighter acceptance rate of 7.17% than Brown University (8.49%).
- MIT has higher SAT scores of 1,560 than Brown University (1,540).
- MIT is larger with 11,858 students than Brown University (11,189 students).
Massachusetts Institute of Technology View More Rivals | Brown University View More Rivals | |
| #3 in National Universities #1 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #13 in National Universities #1 in Rhode Island |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Cambridge, MA | Location | Providence, RI |
MIT| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $60,156 | Undergraduate | $68,230 |
| $63,393 | Graduate | $67,006 |
| $44,422 | Financial Aid | $52,652 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 7.17% | Acceptance Rate | 8.49% |
| 75.55% | Yield | 58.91% |
| 1,560 SAT, 35 ACT | Test Scores | 1,540 SAT, 35 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,858 | Total Students | 11,189 |
| 4,657 | Undergraduate | 7,639 |
| 7,201 | Graduate | 3,550 |
| 61 | Online Enrollment | 207 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 94% | Graduation Rate | 94% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 99% | Retention Rate | 99% |
| $153,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $89,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,000) $11,980 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,196) $9,368 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $6,472 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 3 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 1,375 Full-time 306 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 884 Full-time 111 Part-time |
| 12,790 Full-time 1,242 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,280 Full-time 374 Part-time |
| $185,855 for Faculties $103,906 Part-time | Average Salary | $146,687 for Faculties $79,341 Part-time |