Harvard vs. Cornell |
#2 in National Universities #1 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #14 in National Universities #19 in World University Rankings #2 in New York Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$59,076 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$66,014 |
expensive$55,440 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$30,085 |
More$55,433 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$54,352 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,550 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,530 SAT 34 ACT |
Tighter3.24% | Acceptance Rate | Easier7.47% |
Favorable82.96% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower67.55% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Larger30,631 | Total Enrollment | Smaller25,898 |
Smaller9,368 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger15,735 |
Larger21,263 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller10,163 |
Larger6,923 | Online Student Population | Smaller382 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher97% | Graduate Rate | Lower95% |
Higher98% | Retention Rate | Lower97% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,748) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,954) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,446) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,612) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
2,455 | Number of faculties | 2,013 |
Higher$202,873 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$148,569 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.