Cambridge, MA · Cambridge, MA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Harvard University | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| In-State Tuition | $59,076 | $60,156 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $59,076 | $60,156 |
| Average Net Price | $3,249 | $4,527 |
| Graduation Rate | 97.0% | 96.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Harvard University accepts 3.5% of applicants. Massachusetts Institute of Technology accepts 4.7%. Tuition is close: $59,076 at Harvard University, $60,156 at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Six-year graduation rates are close: 97% at Harvard University, 96% at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Harvard University. It accepts 3.5% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Harvard University has lower published tuition: $59,076 versus $60,156. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. Harvard University is at 97%; Massachusetts Institute of Technology is at 96%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.