University of Michigan-Ann Arbor vs. University of California-Berkeley vs. Stanford University vs. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
| Measure | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | University of California-Berkeley | Stanford University | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Public | Public | Private nonprofit | Private nonprofit |
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Berkeley, CA | Stanford, CA | Cambridge, MA |
| In-state tuition and fees | $18,346 | $17,198 | $68,544 | $64,730 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $63,962 | $54,800 | $68,544 | $64,730 |
| Average cost of attendance | $36,613 | $47,842 | $92,892 | $85,960 |
| Average net price | $14,362 | $14,538 | $12,307 | $14,815 |
| Net price, family income $0 to $30,000 | $3,155 | $5,110 | $1,067 | Data unavailable |
| Admission rate | 16% | 11% | 4% | 5% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 34,177 | 33,068 | 7,554 | 4,535 |
| Completion within 150% of normal time | 93% | 94% | 92% | 96% |
| First-year retention | 97% | 97% | 98% | 99% |
| Median earnings, 1 yr after completion | $65,443 | $61,745 | $71,958 | $110,724 |
| Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry | $92,832 | $100,212 | $125,340 | $152,553 |
| Median federal debt of graduates | $18,515 | $12,416 | $10,750 | $14,000 |
| Typical monthly payment on that debt | $210 | $141 | $122 | $159 |
All schools are measured with the same College Scorecard file and cohort definitions, so values are like for like. Net price applies to first-time, full-time undergraduates receiving federal aid (in-state for public schools). Earnings cover former students who received federal aid. Verified data
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.