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Stanford vs MIT

Side-by-side admissions data for Stanford University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. See which school matches your profile.

MetricStanfordMIT
Acceptance Rate3.7%3.9%
SAT Range (25th-75th)1500–15701530–1580
Average GPA3.963.96
Undergrad Enrollment7,7604,640
TypePrivatePrivate
LocationStanford, CACambridge, MA
Founded18851861
Test PolicyTest-OptionalRequired
Need-BlindYesYes
Meets Full NeedYesYes

Which is right for you?

Stanford and MIT weight admissions factors differently. Understanding these differences helps you decide which school better fits your strengths.

LeadershipStanford values this more
Stanford: Very importantMIT: Important

Stanford

Silicon Valley's research powerhouse and a top destination for STEM and entrepreneurship.

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MIT

World's leading engineering and computer science institution.

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Stanford Scattergram

GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

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GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

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