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Stanford University vs Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Stanford University admits 3.7% of applicants at $56,169 tuition; Massachusetts Institute of Technology admits 3.9% at $57,590 tuition. Compare deadlines, costs, test-score bands and application workload below, then open either full guide for essay strategy.

Stanford UniversityMassachusetts Institute of Technology
Acceptance rate3.7%3.9%
Tuition$56,169$57,590
LocationStanford, CACambridge, MA
Test-optionalYesNo
SAT middle 50%1510–15801520–1580
ACT middle 50%34–3534–36
Application deadlinesRestrictive Early Action: Nov 1; Regular Decision: Jan 5Early Action: Nov 1; Regular Decision: Jan 4
Supplements4 required · 1 optional4 required · 1 optional

Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education. Figures reflect the most recently published class — confirm current-cycle numbers on each school's official admissions site before applying.

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