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Harvard vs MIT

Side-by-side admissions data for Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. See which school matches your profile.

MetricHarvardMIT
Acceptance Rate3.2%3.9%
SAT Range (25th-75th)1510–15801530–1580
Average GPA3.953.96
Undergrad Enrollment7,1784,640
TypePrivatePrivate
LocationCambridge, MACambridge, MA
Founded16361861
Test PolicyTest-OptionalRequired
Need-BlindYesYes
Meets Full NeedYesYes

Which is right for you?

Harvard and MIT weight admissions factors differently. Understanding these differences helps you decide which school better fits your strengths.

LeadershipHarvard values this more
Harvard: Very importantMIT: Important
Awards & honorsMIT values this more
Harvard: ImportantMIT: Very important

Harvard

America's oldest university and the gold standard of selective admissions.

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MIT

World's leading engineering and computer science institution.

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GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

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GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

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