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Side-by-side admissions data for Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. See which school matches your profile.
| Metric | Harvard | MIT |
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| Acceptance Rate | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| SAT Range (25th-75th) | 1510–1580 | 1530–1580 |
| Average GPA | 3.95 | 3.96 |
| Undergrad Enrollment | 7,178 | 4,640 |
| Type | Private | Private |
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Cambridge, MA |
| Founded | 1636 | 1861 |
| Test Policy | Test-Optional | Required |
| Need-Blind | Yes | Yes |
| Meets Full Need | Yes | Yes |
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
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Harvard
America's oldest university and the gold standard of selective admissions.
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World's leading engineering and computer science institution.
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