Harvard University vs Cornell University

The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.

Both are Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years schools.
Cornell University has more expensive tuition & fees ($59,282) than Harvard University ($53,968).
It is harder to admit to Harvard University than Cornell University.
Harvard University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,515) than Cornell University (1,480).
Both Harvard University and Cornell University have the same submitted ACT scores (34).
Harvard University has more students with 31,566 students while Cornell University has 23,600 students.
Harvard University has more full-time faculties with 2,155 faculties while Cornell University has 1,821 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - Harvard University and Cornell University.

Which school is more in your mind and would you like to go to?

Harvard UniversityCornell University

Harvard University	vs.	Cornell University
Cambridge, Massachusetts	Location	Ithaca, New York
Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years	School Type	Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Research University (very high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Research University (very high research activity)
$53,968	Tuition & Fees	$59,282
43% ($47,145)	% Receiving Financial Aid (Avg. amount)	52% ($39,868)
$47,145	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$39,868
5.16 %	Acceptance Rates	12.67 %
82.82 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	56.17 %
1,515	SAT Score	1,480
34	ACT Score	34
97 %	Graduation Rate	95 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	-
99 %	Retention Rate	97 %
31,566	Student Population	23,600
2,155	Number of Faculties	1,821
7 to 1	Student to Faculty Ratio	9 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad
Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services