Harvard vs. Stanford |
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#2 in National Universities #6 in World University Rankings #1 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #1 in National Universities #3 in World University Rankings #1 in California 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, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$54,002 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$56,169 |
cheaper$50,654 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$53,151 |
More$47,145 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$47,106 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,515 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,505 SAT 34 ACT |
Easier5% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter4% |
82% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 82% |
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 Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores TOEFL |
Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Larger31,566 | Total Enrollment | Smaller17,381 |
Larger9,950 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,087 |
Larger21,616 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller10,294 |
4,087 | Online Student Population | - |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher97% | Graduate Rate | Lower94% |
- | Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
99% | Retention Rate | 99% |
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: 12,614) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,551) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,169) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty5 to 1 |
2,490 | Number of faculties | 4,015 |
Higher$202,348 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$188,992 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.