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Stanford Yale Johns Hopkins Princeton MIT Duke Columbia Brown Penn UChicago Williams NYU| Harvard University | United States Military Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Harvard | West Point | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,631 | 4,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #4 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harvard.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harvard | West Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,659 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,659 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,502 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,491 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,801 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 0% |
Admission |
Harvard | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 61,221 | 12,559 | ||
| Admitted | 1,984 | 1,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.2% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83% | 78.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/36 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 1220/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Harvard | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harvard | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $136,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | N/A |
Diversity |
Harvard | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Harvard | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Harvard | West Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harvard University is larger than than West Point based on total student enrollment (30,631 students vs. 4,393 students)
Harvard vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harvard or West Point?
- Harvard University is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($52,659.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Harvard than United States Military Academy ($52,659.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harvard University than United States Military Academy (56% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harvard University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($61,801 vs. $0)
Harvard vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harvard or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or Harvard .
- Accepted freshman Harvard students have at the same average high school GPA (4.0) as students at West Point (4.0)
- West Point has a higher acceptance rate (12%) than Harvard (3.2%)
Harvard vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harvard or West Point? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between West Point and Harvard.
- The graduation rate at Harvard is higher than United States Military Academy (97% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/