CAMBRIDGE, MA

ATLANTA, GA

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology vs Emory - US university comparison

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Cambridge, MA

World rank · ARWU#3

Acceptance4.55%

Median SAT1550

Graduation rate96.4%

Median earnings · 10 yrs$143K

EMORY

Atlanta, GA

World rank · ARWU#101-150

Acceptance10.29%

Median SAT1510

Graduation rate91.1%

Median earnings · 10 yrs$80K

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KEY DATA

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Emory University

#3 World rank · ARWU #101-150

#2 Rank · THE -

4.55% Acceptance rate 10.29%

1550 Median SAT 1510

96.4% Graduation rate 91.1%

11,886 Enrollment 15,179

HEAD-TO-HEAD STATISTICS

4.55% Acceptance rate 10.29%

86.1% Yield rate 40.4%

1550 Median SAT 1510

- Avg. GPA 3.84

28,232 Number of applications 34,614

11.7% Int'l students 16.7%

At a glance

Massachusetts Institute of Technology leads in 10 of 11 measured metrics

Acceptance4.55% vs 10.29%

Yield86.1% vs 40.4%

Earnings$143K vs $80K

The verdict, from the data

The lower acceptance rate belongs to Massachusetts Institute of Technology: 4.5% against 10.3% (Emory).

The more international environment is at Emory (16.7% international students) than Massachusetts Institute of Technology (11.7%).

Real money goes to international students at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($77,266 on average), while Emory stops at $54,457.

Ten years on, graduates of Massachusetts Institute of Technology earn noticeably more: $143K against $80K.

None of these figures decides on its own; what decides is which course you want to be on, and on what budget.

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EXPERT TAKE

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the more selective of the two (4.55% vs 10.29% acceptance). Massachusetts Institute of Technology ranks higher in the ARWU world research ranking (#3 vs #101-150). Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduates earn a higher median 10 years after enrollment ($143K vs $80K). Massachusetts Institute of Technology has lower sticker-price tuition ($64,730 vs $68,056 per year).

Both universities have complete, comparable data in canonical - the choice should come down to fit (campus culture, major, aid package) alongside the differences visible in the numbers below.

Choose Massachusetts Institute of Technology for: a higher world ranking, higher selectivity, higher graduate earnings.

Choose Emory for: lower graduate debt.

College Council Atlas analysis · IPEDS / College Scorecard CDS 2024-25, ARWU 2024.

BY THE NUMBERS

Admissions

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is more selective (4.55% vs 10.29% acceptance); Massachusetts Institute of Technology has a higher median SAT (1550 vs 1510).

Graduate outcomes

Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduates earn a higher median 10 years after enrollment ($143K vs $80K); Massachusetts Institute of Technology has a higher 6-year graduation rate (96.4% vs 91.1%).

Cost and aid

Massachusetts Institute of Technology has lower sticker-price tuition ($64,730 vs $68,056); Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers a larger average aid package ($68,358 vs $67,329).

VALUE LANDSCAPE

Each dot is a comparable US university; Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Emory highlighted. Up and to the left = better value ratio.

FULL DATA TABLE

Metric	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	Emory
World rank · ARWU	#3	#101-150
Rank · THE	#2	-
Acceptance rate	4.55%	10.29%
Yield rate	86.1%	40.4%
Median SAT	1550	1510
Avg. GPA	-	3.84
Number of applications	28,232	34,614
International students	11.7%	16.7%
Median earnings · 10 yrs	$143K	$80K
Bottom 25% earnings · 10 yrs	$88K	$58K
Top 25% earnings · 10 yrs	$243K	$120K
Graduation rate	96.4%	91.1%
Retention rate	99%	96%
Median debt	$14,768	$18,250
Tuition · year	$64,730	$68,056
Avg. aid package	$68,358	$67,329
% of need met	100%	99.9%
Avg. graduate debt	$29,488	$24,562
Application fee	$75	$75
Enrollment	11,886	15,179

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is it harder to get into Massachusetts Institute of Technology or Emory?

It's harder to get into Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Massachusetts Institute of Technology accepts 4.55% of applicants, while Emory accepts 10.29%.

Do Massachusetts Institute of Technology or Emory graduates earn more?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduates earn more: the median 10 years after enrollment is $143K vs $80K.

How much is tuition at Massachusetts Institute of Technology vs Emory?

Sticker-price tuition is $64,730 per year at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and $68,056 per year at Emory.

What SAT score do you need for Massachusetts Institute of Technology or Emory?

The median admitted SAT score is 1550 at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and 1510 at Emory; aim for these values or higher to be competitive.

Which university ranks higher - Massachusetts Institute of Technology or Emory?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology ranks higher in the ARWU world ranking: #3 for Massachusetts Institute of Technology vs #101-150 for Emory.

Which university offers more financial aid - Massachusetts Institute of Technology or Emory?

The average aid package is $68,358 at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and $67,329 at Emory.

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All metrics come 100% from College Council Atlas (canonical) - admissions, SAT, GPA, graduate outcomes, financial aid and costs from IPEDS / College Scorecard CDS 2024-25; rankings from ARWU 2024 and THE 2025. Zero manual fields. "-" = not yet in canonical.