Cornell University vs. Harvard University (Harvard)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Ivy League

  • Both Cornell University and Harvard University (Harvard) are private.
  • Cornell University is located in Ithaca, NY and Harvard is located in Cambridge, MA.
  • Cornell University has more expensive tuition of $66,014 than Harvard ($59,076).
  • Harvard has tighter acceptance rate of 5.16% than Cornell University (12.67%).
  • Harvard has higher SAT scores of 1,550 than Cornell University (1,530).
  • Harvard is larger with 30,631 students than Cornell University (25,898 students).
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#16 in National Universities
#2 in New York
Rankings#2 in National Universities
#2 in Massachusetts
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Ithaca, NYLocationCambridge, MA
Known asHarvard
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$66,014Undergraduate$59,076
$30,085Graduate$55,440
$54,352Financial Aid$55,433
Admission
$80 undergraduate
$105 graduate
Application Fee$85 undergraduate
$105 graduate
12.67%Acceptance Rate5.16%
56.17%Yield82.82%
1,530 SAT, 34 ACTTest Scores1,550 SAT, 35 ACT
Student Population
25,898Total Students30,631
15,735Undergraduate9,368
10,163Graduate21,263
382Online Enrollment6,923
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
95%Graduation Rate97%
Transfer-out Rate
97%Retention Rate98%
$101,200Average Earning after Graduation$139,100
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,954)
$10,426 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,748)
$12,056 average annual costs
✔ (14 meals per week)
$6,612 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
9 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio7 to 1
1,858 Full-time
155 Part-time
Number of Faculties2,120 Full-time
335 Part-time
10,405 Full-time
657 Part-time
Number of Staffs16,942 Full-time
2,236 Part-time
$143,555 for Faculties
$74,527 Part-time
Average Salary$193,382 for Faculties
$91,111 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023