College comparison

MIT vs Tulane

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	MIT Cambridge, MA	Tulane New Orleans, LA
Acceptance rateMassachusetts Institute of Technology is more selective	5%	14%
SAT (25–75)	1520–1580	1400–1520
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	4,535	7,767
Avg net price	$20,111	$39,949
Median earnings (10 yr)MIT reports higher median earnings	$143,372	$63,268
Graduation rate	96%	86%
Median debt	$14,768	$20,500
Economic mobility	3.4%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Massachusetts Institute of Technology or Tulane University of Louisiana harder to get into?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is more selective: Massachusetts Institute of Technology's acceptance rate is approximately 5% and Tulane University of Louisiana's is approximately 14% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Massachusetts Institute of Technology vs Tulane University of Louisiana?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1520–1580 at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and 1400–1520 at Tulane University of Louisiana. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.