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Best rank
#1
Princeton University
Lowest tuition
$61,676
Harvard University
Highest aid coverage
72.0%
Harvard University
Highest SAT median
1,550
Princeton University
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#1Private nonprofit
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
Acceptance
4.6%
SAT median
1,550
Aid coverage
68.0%
Out-state tuition
$62,688
Test optional
4 required factors
#2Private nonprofit
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
Acceptance
3.6%
SAT median
1,550
Aid coverage
72.0%
Out-state tuition
$61,676
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4 required factors
#3Private nonprofit
Yale University
New Haven, CT
Acceptance
3.9%
SAT median
1,540
Aid coverage
59.0%
Out-state tuition
$67,250
Test optional
4 required factors
Comparison table
Line-by-line database comparison
| Metric | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | Yale University New Haven, CT |
|---|---|---|---|
| US News rank | #1 Lead | #2 | #3 |
| Control | Private nonprofit | Private nonprofit | Private nonprofit |
| Location | Princeton, NJ | Cambridge, MA | New Haven, CT |
| Locale | Small city | Midsize city | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 5,402 | 6,699 | 5,532 |
| Applicants | 40,468 | 54,008 | 57,517 |
| Admits | 1,868 | 1,970 | 2,227 |
| Enrolled freshmen | 1,410 | 1,647 | 1,554 |
| Factors tracked | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Reading the application posture
What each school signals it cares about
Application posture
Princeton University
Required
Secondary school recordRecommendationsEnglish Proficiency TestPersonal statement or essay
Considered if submitted
Secondary school GPASecondary school rankCompletion of college-preparatory programFormal demonstration of competenciesAdmission test scoresWork experience
Application posture
Harvard University
Required
Secondary school recordRecommendationsAdmission test scoresPersonal statement or essay
Considered if submitted
Secondary school GPASecondary school rankCompletion of college-preparatory programFormal demonstration of competenciesEnglish Proficiency TestOther Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Application posture
Yale University
Required
Secondary school recordRecommendationsEnglish Proficiency TestPersonal statement or essay
Considered if submitted
Secondary school GPASecondary school rankFormal demonstration of competenciesAdmission test scoresWork experienceLegacy status