| Harvard vs. Yale |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#2 in National Universities #1 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #6 in National Universities #12 in World University Rankings #1 in Connecticut 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 | 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$59,076 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$64,700 |
| expensive$55,440 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$48,300 |
| Less$55,433 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$60,487 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,550 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,540 SAT 35 ACT |
| Tighter3.24% | Acceptance Rate | Easier4.57% |
| Favorable82.96% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower67.89% |
| 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 Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger30,631 | Total Enrollment | Smaller14,776 |
| Larger9,368 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,645 |
| Larger21,263 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller8,131 |
| Larger6,923 | Online Student Population | Smaller74 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 97% | Graduate Rate | 97% |
| 98% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| 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: 5,576) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,446) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,950) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
| 2,455 | Number of faculties | 3,460 |
| Higher$202,873 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$192,746 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.