| Yale vs. Harvard |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#6 in National Universities #12 in World University Rankings #1 in Connecticut Colleges | Rankings* | #2 in National Universities #1 in Massachusetts 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 | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$67,250 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$61,676 |
| cheaper$49,500 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$57,248 |
| More$60,846 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$55,827 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,540 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,550 SAT 35 ACT |
| Easier3.87% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter3.65% |
| Lower69.78% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable83.60% |
| 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 | 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 | ||
| Smaller15,564 | Total Enrollment | Larger30,259 |
| Smaller6,814 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,844 |
| Smaller8,750 | Graduate Student Population | Larger21,415 |
| Smaller38 | Online Student Population | Larger7,584 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower96% | Graduate Rate | Higher98% |
| Higher99% | Retention Rate | Lower98% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,576) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,748) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,950) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,446) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty5 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty7 to 1 |
| 3,700 | Number of faculty | 2,448 |
| Lower$204,323 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$223,353 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.