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Side-by-side admissions data for Harvard University and Duke University. See which school matches your profile.
| Metric | Harvard | Duke |
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| Acceptance Rate | 3.2% | 6.2% |
| SAT Range (25th-75th) | 1510–1580 | 1490–1570 |
| Average GPA | 3.95 | 4.13 |
| Undergrad Enrollment | 7,178 | 6,680 |
| Type | Private | Private |
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Durham, NC |
| Founded | 1636 | 1838 |
| Test Policy | Test-Optional | Test-Optional |
| Need-Blind | Yes | Yes |
| Meets Full Need | Yes | Yes |
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Harvard and Duke weight admissions factors differently. Understanding these differences helps you decide which school better fits your strengths.
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Harvard
America's oldest university and the gold standard of selective admissions.
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Top-10 private with elite undergraduate teaching and Division I athletics.
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