| Harvard vs. Princeton |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 in National Universities #6 in World University Rankings #1 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #3 in National Universities #7 in World University Rankings #1 in New Jersey Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate (Research) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$54,002 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$48,502 |
| cheaper$50,654 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$56,470 |
| Less$47,145 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$50,655 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,515 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,515 SAT 34 ACT |
| Tighter5% | Acceptance Rate | Easier6% |
| Favorable82% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower70% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Recommendations Admission Test Scores | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores TOEFL |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger31,566 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,374 |
| Larger9,950 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,428 |
| Larger21,616 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,946 |
| 4,087 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower97% | Graduate Rate | Higher98% |
| Higher99% | Retention Rate | Lower98% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,574) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,113) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,551) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,840) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty5 to 1 |
| 2,490 | Number of faculties | 1,161 |
| Higher$202,348 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$186,514 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.