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Harvard University vs Yale University

Harvard University admits 3.4% of applicants at $54,269 tuition; Yale University admits 4.4% at $62,250 tuition. Compare deadlines, costs, test-score bands and application workload below, then open either full guide for essay strategy.

	Harvard University	Yale University
Acceptance rate	3.4%	4.4%
Tuition	$54,269	$62,250
Location	Cambridge, MA	New Haven, CT
Test-optional	Yes	Yes
SAT middle 50%	1510–1580	1470–1570
ACT middle 50%	34–36	33–35
Application deadlines	Restrictive Early Action: Nov 1; Regular Decision: Jan 1	Restrictive Early Action: Nov 1; Regular Decision: Jan 2
Supplements	4 required · 1 optional	4 required · 1 optional

Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education. Figures reflect the most recently published class — confirm current-cycle numbers on each school's official admissions site before applying.

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