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Yale vs Harvard: Which One Is Better for 2025?

Imed Bouchrika, Phd

by Imed Bouchrika, Phd

Co-Founder and Chief Data Scientist

As Ivy League schools, Yale University and Harvard University have a lot in common and points of comparison. Both offer esteemed law, medicine, sciences, social sciences, engineering, and mathematics degrees. The two also have a storied heritage being two of the oldest universities in the world. One comes as the oldest while the other is the third oldest institution of higher learning in the United States.

It is no surprise that Yale University and Harvard University would end up as rivals, eyeing each other’s achievements as a sort of one-upmanship against the other. But the rivalry, ironically, originated in or was at least exacerbated by, something non-academic: football.

Yale had, at one point, the winningest football team, which is no longer true today, while Harvard boasts of a stellar history in the college sport. Actually, both schools along with Princeton University, were known as the Big Three in college football, a phrase that predates “Ivy League," originating from the 1880s when these schools dominated college football (Synnott, Marsha G. The “Big Three" and the Harvard-Yale Football Break, 1926-1934).

This article on Harvard vs Yale, however, will not dwell on their sports rivalry; rather, it will focus on the academic and relevant aspects that matter to you as a student wanting to know which school will best shape your future.

Yale vs. Harvard Table of Contents

  1. World Rankings
  2. Academics
  3. Faculty and Alumni Recognitions
  4. Tuition
  5. Acceptance by The Numbers
  6. Campus size
  7. Housing
  8. Food
  9. Weather
  10. Demographics & Diversity
  11. Financial Aid and Accessibility

Brief Background on Harvard University

Harvard University was founded in 1632, the oldest higher learning institution in the U.S. Named after clergyman John Harvard, it has grown from originally a training ground for Congregational and Unitarian clergy to being one of the elite universities in the world today.

Today, Harvard has 12 degree-granting schools on top of the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. What is Harvard known for? These include world-renown institutes such as the Harvard Business School, the Harvard Medical School and the Harvard Law School. When people say Harvard or the oldest university in the U.S., they are referring to one of its institutes, Harvard College, which offers 4-year undergraduate degrees as the first step towards higher learning.

Brief Background on Yale University

On the other hand, Yale has 14 constituent colleges where students are distributed and affiliated with one college for the entire four-year course. Founded in 1701, it is the third-oldest higher learning institute in the U.S. The school was originally named, the Collegiate School, but was renamed in 1716 after the British East India Company governor, Elihu Yale. As with Harvard, Yale started with theological studies but expanded to liberal arts and sciences throughout its history. Today, Yale covers nearly all disciplines in higher learning but what is Yale known for is its arts, social sciences, engineering, history, mathematics, and statistics. Is Yale better than Harvard? Read on to find out.

World Rankings

University world rankings are at best indicators and not to be taken as absolute truths. Still, they provide a good picture of where the school stands. Besides, university rankings are best taken as a whole rather than in parts, that is, if the school belongs to the top 10, you can be sure it is a world-class university.

Harvard Tops Yale Consistently

Harvard consistently tops Yale in the QS World University Rankings year to year. Not only that, Harvard is more consistent in its place. In its 2020 report, Harvard placed 3rd while Yale is at 17th among the world’s top universities (TopUniversities.com, 2020). In fact, Harvard kept its third place from 2018 to 2020, during which time Yale slipped from 15th to 16th in 2018 and 2019, respectively.

Harvard Beats Yale in All Major Ranking Factors Save For One

In almost all the major ranking factors, Harvard has the upper hand except for the faculty/student ratio. Here, Yale is ranked at 4th while Harvard is at 40th. This aside, Harvard ranks first in academics and graduate employers while Yale is at ninth. Harvard is also eighth on research impact, or the number of citations per faculty member, compared to Yale University ranking at 190th.

Harvard Scores Higher than Yale in Major Subject Ratings

When broken down into subject strengths, Harvard reveals its upper hand over its rival. It is 1st for life sciences & medicine and social sciences where Yale is 12th and 8th, respectively. It also ranks second for arts & humanities while Yale is sixth. Harvard is 3rd for natural sciences while Yale is 21st. For engineering and technology, Harvard is 12th while Yale is 61st.

Academics

Degree programs

Being universities, both Yale and Harvard offer undergraduate and graduate courses. Harvard has 88 undergraduate degrees around 53 majors and 18 broad files, while Yale offers more than 80 undergraduate majors and 2,000 courses or subjects (Polland, J. and Zeveloff, J., April 2013). For graduate programs, both universities provide M.A., M.S. and Ph.D. programs across a wide range of disciplines. The two also have creativity-related programs such as degrees in music and art.

Harvard has 78 departments while Yale has 73 departments with a postgraduate degree program. Likewise, Harvard has M.E. that Yale lacks, while Yale has M.Phil. that Harvard does not offer (Yale, n.d.).

In terms of faculty-to-student ratio, Yale has 6:1 while Harvard has 7:1 (Polland, J. and Zeveloff, J., April 2013). The difference in the numbers is at best nominal, which tells us neither has an advantage over the other when it comes to academics.

Top-Ranked Programs

Both Harvard and Yale are competitive rivals in academic programs in medicine, law and management. Beyond that, Yale is more popular for drama and music, while Harvard is more regarded for its engineering and government studies.

Yale is known for its world-class Law School (Bill and Hillary Clintons are alumni), School of Management, School of Medicine, School of Art and School of Nursing. Likewise, its a cappella group, Yale Whiffenpoofs, and the Yale Dramatic Association are widely known outside of the campus.

On the other hand, Harvard is a name to reckon with for its Business School, Medical School, Graduate Education School, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Law School and John F. Kennedy School of Government.

  • Most Popular Degrees at Yale: Yale: social sciences, biological and biomedical sciences, engineering, history, mathematics and statistics (US News, n.d.).
  • Most Popular Degrees at Harvard: social sciences, biology and biological sciences, mathematics, physical sciences and history (US News, n.d.).

Faculty and Alumni Recognition

An indirect metric to gauge a school’s reputation is to look at the accomplishment of its alumni or faculty. Here, both Harvard and Yale are not found wanting. In fact, if you start at the number of U.S. presidents both had produced, Harvard and Yale ranked first and second, respectively, at 8 and 5 (University of the People, n.d.).

U.S. presidents from Harvard

  1. John Adams
  2. John Quincy Adams
  3. Rutherford B. Hayes
  4. John F. Kennedy
  5. Franklin Delano Roosevelt
  6. Theodore Roosevelt
  7. George W. Bush
  8. Barack Obama.

U.S. presidents from Yale

  1. William Howard Taft
  2. George H.W Bush
  3. George W. Bush (undergraduate studies)
  4. Gerald Ford (Yale Law School)
  5. Bill Clinton (Yale Law School)

Nobel Prize and Pulitzer Prize Recipients

You will also know the reputation of a school by the number of awards granted to its faculty or alumni. None, perhaps, is more prestigious than a Nobel Prize for which Harvard has 47 laureates while Yale has 25. As for Pulitzer Prize, Yale bested Harvard with 56 against 47 recipients, respectively.

Ratemyprofessors.com rating

High-level awards aside, professors are being rated today by their students in the widely popular platform, ratemyprofessor.com, in the same breadth as restaurants are reviewed in Yelp. It may not be scientific, but collectively, the numbers are useful in terms of perception, in this case, the students’. Both Harvard’s and Yale’s average ratings are nearly identical at 3.84 versus 3.80, respectively.

Famous graduates

You can also take a look at the famous people who graduated from either Harvard or Yale. Popular figures are generally viewed as successful people and their success may rub off on their alma mater.

  1. Famous Harvard alumni: Leonard Bernstein, E.E. Cummings, Gertrude Stein, W.E.B. DuBois, T.S. Eliot, J. Robert Oppenheimer
  2. Famous Yale alumni: Samuel F. B. Morse, Cole Porter (American songwriter and composer), Eli Whitney (inventor of the cotton gin), Bob Woodward (journalist) (Browning, L. October 2014).

Tuition

Yale tuition is slightly higher than Harvard’s in the undergraduate programs. For the school year 2019-20, an undergraduate degree at Harvard is around $47,730. Inclusive of living costs such as meals, accommodation and travel, the fees jump to $73,800. Meanwhile, at Yale, an undergraduate degree typically costs $55,500; inclusive of living costs the fees increase to as high as $75,925 (Bridgestock, L. June 2019).

At the graduate level for the same period, tuition depends on the program. For comparison, you can compare the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences in both universities. In Harvard, a program costs around $48,008 plus $4,208 per month for living costs. In Yale, tuition is at $43,300 plus $2,668 per month for living costs. In this instance, it seems Harvard is the pricier university.

You can also match the popular medicine programs in both schools. Tuition at the Harvard Medical School is around $45,050 full-time, while for the School of Medicine at Yale, tuition is higher at $62,974 full-time.

It has been estimated that the average income of the parents of students who attend Harvard University is equal to the top two percent income hierarchy in the U.S. or $450,000 per year (Piketty, 2014 cited in Lee & Wright, 2016). The same thing can be said of Yale and other Ivy League schools.

Acceptance by The Numbers

The following statistics are based on 2019 figures (Ivy Coach, 2019). Harvard received 37,305 applications that year and only admitted 5.3% of them. On the other hand, Yale received 30,237 applicants in the same year but Yale University acceptance rate stands at 6.5%. Statistically speaking, you have more chances of getting into a program at Yale than Harvard.

GPA requirements

Both universities assume you belong to the top of your class when applying for a program. Harvard requires a 4.18 GPA, while Yale a 4.14 GPA. It does not mean that if you go below the GPA benchmark you are out. GPA is just one of the many indicators the admission committee considers. A high SAT or ACT score or an excellent or unique athletic or talent ability may compensate for a low GPA.

Yale vs. Harvard: Other Facts & Statistics

These facts are fun to lay down for comparison but they are likely not a deciding factor for anyone choosing between Yale and Harvard. However, they can help you get a clearer physical feel of both schools.

Campus size

Yale and Harvard have two of the most beautiful campuses in the US. Harvard is the bigger apple in terms of physical size. Harvard’s student body is nearly twice the size of Yale’s and its campus size in acres is over 14 times than that of Yale’s. Harvard has around 22,000 student population at any given time versus 13,433 in Yale. Harvard’s campus is also much bigger at 5,457 compared with Yale at 373 acres.

Housing

Both Yale and Harvard offer attractive room and board options, providing numerous choices for on-campus living. In many ways, their housing system is more similar than different, that housing will likely not be a deciding factor when choosing between the two schools.

In both universities, freshmen are housed in a central place called the “Yard" in Harvard and “Old Campus" at Yale. Post-first year, students are sorted into any of the residential colleges. Harvard has 12 residential colleges, while Yale has 14 residential colleges. In both cases, a residential college features suite-style accommodation: multiple bedrooms sharing a common space. Private rooms are usually reserved for senior students.

Food

Both Harvard and Yale have 13 dining halls featuring dozens of meal choices. The food experience in both places may not vary much. In fact, they were ranked close to each other by The Daily Meal, 35th for Harvard and 34th for Yale.

Harvard and Yale boast of food events, a kosher kitchen, vegetarian and vegan options and food sustainability programs. In Harvard, you can grace gastronomical events like Top Chef Harvard and Brain Breaks. Themed meal events are also a regular at Yale campus, where you always have monthly barbecues to satisfy a carnivorous appetite.

Harvard being Harvard, you can dig a morsel of food knowledge by taking a food course or workshops on food writing and food history. Its Food Literacy Project Newsletter updates you on food events around the campus.

Meanwhile, over in Yale, the gourmet can opt to mixology or wine pairing events. Students can check a mobile app that updates them on dining offers. They can also partake in the on-campus Sustainable Food Project initiatives, such as promoting local food and zero food waste.

Weather

Not even if you are into armchair weather analysis would you notice the difference in the climate between the areas around Yale and Harvard. Harvard is also where is Yale University located. They are both in the Northeast, which means the weather is gloomy, cloudy skies covering the sky for the most part of the year. Temperature ranges from 22°F to 82°F and winters are especially cold and wet. As in most northern states, the best time is summertime, allowing for outdoor activities from June to September.

If you are a born-and-bred Californian or coming from a sunny part of the country, you would not see any use for a northeast weather survival guide when studying either at Yale or Harvard.

Demographics & Diversity

Diversity is a major factor, not just for people of color, but for anyone who aspires for a more equitable society. And it starts with choosing a school that identifies with one’s core values. Based on the data below, Harvard and Yale are gaining major inroads into ensuring that the opportunities in life that both afford their students are shared among different types of minorities.

Gender Ratio

Both universities have a healthy gender balance with Yale rounding off its male-to-female ratio right in the middle. Harvard, on the other hand, has more males but the difference is statistically insignificant at 2%.

Other gender identities are gaining representation in both universities, at least formally. Harvard has the Office of BGLTQ Student Life, while Yale has the Office of LGBTQ Resource, both of which support the community with events, consultations, and workshops, among others.

Ethnicity

In terms of diversity, both appear similarly equitable to minorities when seen from the white population. Harvard is generally 46% white vs. Yale’s 43% (Berlinsky-Schine, L. April 2020). But it is in their African-American population where the disparity sinks in. Black comprises 14.3% of the student population at Harvard against Yale’s 5.8%. It does not mean Yale is less open to blacks though, considering that the figures are dynamic year to year. In fact, Yale topped Harvard in black enrollment in 2004.

In both universities, Asian-Americans have the biggest share among minorities at 25.3% and 14.7% at Harvard and Yale, respectively.

Foreign Student Body

Harvard has a larger international student body than Yale, not only in percentage (23% vs. 22%), but also in absolute numbers, Harvard’s overall student population being nearly twice as much as Yale’s (Bridgestock, L., 2019). In 2018, there are 6,572 foreign students at Harvard against Yale’s 2,639 foreign students among undergraduate and postgraduate students (collegefactual.com, 2018).

Do Yale and Harvard Support Competency Based Degree Programs?

While both universities emphasize rigorous, traditional curricula, they have initiated targeted measures to incorporate innovative, skills-focused learning tracks. Select academic units and continuing education programs at Yale and Harvard are exploring flexible models that allow students to progress through demonstrated competencies rather than solely time-based metrics. For applicants interested in pursuing a more adaptive and practical learning path, review options in our article on competency based degree programs to determine if these emerging approaches might complement their educational goals.

How do Yale and Harvard Foster Student Wellness and Community Engagement?

Both institutions invest in comprehensive well-being initiatives through dedicated mental health services, on-campus wellness centers, and crisis intervention programs that ensure timely support. They complement these services with tailored counseling, peer support networks, and workshops designed to build resilience and promote academic balance. Additionally, structured community engagement events and leadership forums further reinforce an inclusive campus environment. For prospective students seeking to enhance their academic portfolio with alternative credentials, consider exploring what associate degree is the fastest to get? as a supplementary option.

Can I Fast-Track My Advanced Degree at Yale or Harvard?

While both Yale and Harvard maintain a commitment to in‐depth academic research and comprehensive doctoral training, prospective students seeking a streamlined pathway to advanced credentials may consider alternative accelerated options. Although accelerated doctoral tracks are not a hallmark of these institutions, applicants can explore non-traditional avenues that reduce time to degree completion, such as the quickest doctorate degree available online. Evaluating these pathways alongside the robust, research-intensive environment that characterizes Yale and Harvard will help determine the best balance between academic rigor and expedited credentialing for long-term career goals.

How are Yale and Harvard Integrating Online and Hybrid Learning Models?

While both institutions are renowned for their immersive, on-campus experiences, they have initiated selective programs that incorporate digital and hybrid learning methods. Harvard’s continuing education initiatives and Yale’s extended learning offerings are beginning to integrate online modules that cater to evolving academic and professional demands. These adaptations provide an alternative for students seeking flexible, skills-focused learning pathways that complement traditional coursework. For those interested in rapidly expanding their credentials through non-traditional avenues, consider exploring the best online associate degree in 6 months.

What are the extracurricular opportunities at Yale and Harvard?

Both Yale and Harvard offer a variety of extracurricular opportunities that extend beyond academics. Students have the chance to engage in activities that enrich their social, intellectual, and creative lives. Here are some highlights:

  • Student organizations: Harvard has over 450 recognized student organizations, while Yale offers more than 500, ranging from political and social groups to cultural and arts clubs.
  • Athletics: Both universities have strong athletic programs with numerous varsity and club sports. Harvard fields 42 varsity sports teams, while Yale has 35.
  • Arts and culture: Yale is renowned for its arts programs, offering students access to the Yale Repertory Theatre, Yale Dramatic Association, and various music ensembles. Harvard boasts similar opportunities, including the Harvard Art Museums and numerous student-run performance groups.
  • Community service: Both institutions emphasize giving back to the community through student-led service organizations, allowing students to engage in local and global volunteer work.

What are the current trends in choosing between Yale and Harvard?

When deciding between Yale and Harvard, several trends in education and career paths are emerging that may help guide your decision. These trends reflect the evolving academic and professional landscape, which might influence your choice between the two Ivy League schools.

  • Focus on Interdisciplinary Studies: Both Yale and Harvard are embracing interdisciplinary education, allowing students to combine various fields of study. If you're interested in cross-disciplinary programs, both schools offer flexible curricula that let you integrate multiple interests. For example, you can combine business and technology or social sciences and law, increasing your career versatility.
  • Increased Demand for Technology and STEM Graduates: With technology evolving rapidly, many students are seeking degrees in STEM fields. While Harvard is renowned for its engineering programs, Yale has also been enhancing its focus on STEM education. Choosing a school with strong STEM programs could lead to lucrative careers in high-demand fields. You can explore the best paying bachelor degrees to better understand which STEM degrees are currently the most profitable.
  • The Rise of Remote Learning and Global Opportunities: Both institutions are adapting to trends in remote learning and providing opportunities for global exposure. If you're considering studying abroad or engaging in virtual internships, this flexibility could be a deciding factor.
  • Emphasis on Mental Health and Well-being: Both Yale and Harvard are increasingly emphasizing student mental health and wellness, with programs and resources that cater to students’ psychological and emotional needs. This trend aligns with growing recognition of the importance of well-being in academic success.

By considering these current trends, you can align your academic choice with emerging opportunities in the workforce.

Financial Aid and Accessibility

When considering Yale and Harvard, the cost of education and the availability of financial aid are pivotal factors. Both institutions are committed to enabling students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds to access their world-class education, offering comprehensive financial aid programs to mitigate the burden of tuition and living expenses.

Harvard operates one of the most generous financial aid policies globally. Approximately 55% of undergraduate students receive need-based scholarships, with financial aid packages averaging over $53,000 annually. Remarkably, families earning less than $75,000 are typically not required to pay for education at Harvard. Yale, on the other hand, is equally commendable in its financial aid approach, with over 50% of undergraduate students receiving need-based financial aid. Yale’s Financial Aid Office assesses aid packages based on demonstrated need, and families earning under $75,000 are similarly exempt from making tuition contributions.

Both universities prioritize competitive funding, including stipends, fellowships, and merit awards, particularly in programs like medicine, law, and management at the graduate level. However, cost-conscious prospective students might explore alternative paths such as the cheapest online master's degrees to pursue advanced education at reduced expenses.

While both Yale and Harvard have made strides in ensuring affordability, their emphasis on endowment-backed need-blind admissions underscores their mutual commitment to education equity. Prospective students are encouraged to analyze specific scholarship opportunities and compare aid offers to make informed decisions.

Do Yale and Harvard Offer Programs with a Strong Return on Investment?

Both institutions design rigorous academic programs that serve as a launchpad into high-earning career paths. An in-depth analysis of program-specific ROI can help prospective students evaluate the long-term financial benefits of their major choices. For example, specialized fields in STEM, business, and economics have been observed to offer competitive salary trajectories. Applicants are encouraged to consult insights on degrees that make the most money to align their academic pursuits with financial objectives while also weighing non-monetary returns inherent to each institution’s culture and network.

How do Yale and Harvard compare in terms of career support and alumni networking?

Both universities maintain dedicated career centers that connect students with internships, industry partnerships, and tailored counseling for post-graduation success. Harvard’s center leverages its extensive global alumni network and partnerships with top employers to offer a broad spectrum of opportunities across diverse sectors. Yale, on the other hand, emphasizes personalized mentorship through faculty-led initiatives and region-specific recruitment events that foster strong local and international connections. Additionally, students looking to accelerate their career trajectory can explore alternative academic advancements through one year online masters programs, further enhancing their professional profile.

So, Which One is the Better University?

First of all, it is important that you understand numbers alone do not define a university’s reputation. It is built over an overarching commitment to integrity, truth, fairness, and the transformative power of education. Many of these are unquantifiable and it is no surprise that they are, at least, a part of both universities’ motto, hence, their guiding principle.

Is Harvard better than Yale? It depends on various factors. But if you go by the numbers above, Harvard does take the cake in almost all aspects. However, the difference may be at best nominal given that both are acclaimed universities in the world. Both have produced world-class leaders in politics, business, medicine, and research. Both excel in a wide range of academic subjects. And both are in New England, if location matters to you.

That said, you have a hard decision to make choosing between the two universities. It will also depend on your academic preference, financial capability, personal and even familial biases, personality, and throw in a bit of luck whichever school decides to admit you, either fairly or for some other reason. At the end of the day, the answer to which is better, Harvard or Yale, is… Princeton, says the Princeton alumnus.

Key Insights

  • Consistent Rankings: Harvard consistently outranks Yale in various global university rankings. In the QS World University Rankings, Harvard is 3rd, while Yale is 17th as of 2020.
  • Faculty/Student Ratio: Yale excels in the faculty/student ratio, ranking 4th compared to Harvard’s 40th.
  • Subject Strengths: Harvard leads in life sciences & medicine, social sciences, and natural sciences, while Yale is strong in arts and humanities.
  • Tuition Costs: Yale’s undergraduate tuition is slightly higher than Harvard’s. However, Harvard’s graduate programs can be more expensive depending on the field of study.
  • Acceptance Rates: Yale has a slightly higher acceptance rate at 6.5% compared to Harvard’s 5.3%.
  • Diversity: Both universities are making strides in diversity. Harvard has a higher percentage of African-American students, while both have significant international student populations.
  • Campus Size: Harvard’s campus and student body are significantly larger than Yale’s.
  • Popular Programs: Yale is renowned for its Law School, School of Art, and School of Management, while Harvard is notable for its Business School, Medical School, and School of Government.
  • Alumni Achievements: Both universities have produced numerous U.S. presidents, Nobel laureates, and Pulitzer Prize winners.

FAQ

  1. How do Harvard and Yale compare in global university rankings? Harvard consistently ranks higher than Yale. In the QS World University Rankings, Harvard is 3rd while Yale is 17th as of 2020.
  2. Which university has a better faculty/student ratio? Yale has a better faculty/student ratio, ranking 4th compared to Harvard’s 40th.
  3. What are the popular programs at Harvard and Yale? Yale is known for its Law School, School of Art, and School of Management. Harvard is renowned for its Business School, Medical School, and School of Government.
  4. How do the tuition costs of Harvard and Yale compare? Yale’s undergraduate tuition is slightly higher than Harvard’s. For the 2019-20 academic year, Yale’s tuition was $55,500 compared to Harvard’s $47,730. Graduate program costs vary by field, with Harvard generally being more expensive.
  5. What are the acceptance rates for Harvard and Yale? Yale has a slightly higher acceptance rate at 6.5%, compared to Harvard’s 5.3%.
  6. Which university has a larger campus and student body? Harvard has a larger campus and student body. Harvard’s campus is 5,457 acres with around 22,000 students, while Yale’s campus is 373 acres with about 13,433 students.
  7. How do Harvard and Yale support diversity? Both universities are committed to diversity. Harvard has a higher percentage of African-American students (14.3% compared to Yale’s 5.8%) and a larger international student body (23% compared to Yale’s 22%).
  8. Which university has more notable alumni achievements? Both universities have a significant number of notable alumni. Harvard has produced 8 U.S. presidents and 47 Nobel laureates, while Yale has produced 5 U.S. presidents and 25 Nobel laureates. Yale leads in Pulitzer Prize winners with 56 compared to Harvard’s 47.
  9. What are the living arrangements like at Harvard and Yale? Both universities offer residential colleges for upperclassmen and central housing for freshmen. Harvard has 12 residential colleges, while Yale has 14. Housing features suite-style accommodations with common spaces.
  10. How do the food options compare at Harvard and Yale? Both universities offer diverse food options with multiple dining halls. They provide vegetarian, vegan, and kosher options and host food events and themed meals. Harvard and Yale rank 35th and 34th, respectively, in food quality according to The Daily Meal.

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