Quad
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Yale

Key differences on Students & campus

  1. 1

    Yale is a bit larger (6,758 vs. 4,535)

    Undergrads
  2. 2

    Yale is more diverse (index 0.80 vs. 0.79)

    Diversity index
  3. 3

    Yale has 1 pts more Pell recipients than Massachusetts Institute of Technology (20% vs. 19%)

    Pell Grant recipients

Students

Students & campus

Who's on each campus, how many get Pell Grants or are the first in their family, and campus life.

Who's on campus

Undergrads
Massachusetts Institute of Technology4.5K
Yale6.8K
Pell Grant share
Massachusetts Institute of Technology19%
Yale20%
First-gen share
Massachusetts Institute of Technology26%
Yale25%
Diversity index
Massachusetts Institute of Technology0.79
Yale0.80

Who they are

Men
Massachusetts Institute of Technology52%
Yale49%
Part-time students
Massachusetts Institute of Technology1%
Yale0%
Students 25 and older
Massachusetts Institute of Technology1%
Yale1%

Race & ethnicity

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Yale
  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Black
  • Two or more
  • International
  • Other/unknown

Where they're from

First-years from in state
Massachusetts Institute of Technology8%
Yale7%
First-years from other states
Massachusetts Institute of Technology80%
Yale81%
First-years from abroad
Massachusetts Institute of Technology12%
Yale12%
New transfer students this fall
Massachusetts Institute of Technology28
Yale23
Transfers, share of new undergraduates
Massachusetts Institute of Technology2%
Yale1%

Campus

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Midsize cityNCAA D-III · New England Women's & Men's Athletic ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research
Yale
Midsize cityFirst-years live on campusNCAA D-I FCS · Ivy GroupROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research

LGBTQ+ policies

Each item is dated: either the college's own page, checked on that date, or a national list's claim, read on that date — never a plain “yes” or “no.” A key missing for a college isn't shown as “no”: nothing was found for it.

PolicyMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyYale
Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expressionNondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive housingGender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Gender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Chosen name and pronouns on campus recordsChosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Chosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive restrooms listed onlineGender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Gender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Student health plan covers transition-related careStudent health plan covers transition-related care: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Student health plan covers transition-related care: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)

All student numbers in the table

Sources:College Scorecard, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Fall 2023;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part C, residence of first-time students), Fall 2024;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part A, enrollment by level), Fall 2024;IPEDS directory (Institutional Characteristics: HD), 2025–26;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)

Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why