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Choosing between top universities? Compare them side by side on acceptance rates, test scores, tuition, student life, and more to find the school that's right for you.

Ivy League

Harvard vs Yale

Two Ivy League titans — which one is the better fit for you?

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Harvard vs Stanford

East Coast tradition vs West Coast innovation

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MIT vs Stanford

The top two STEM powerhouses compared

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Harvard vs MIT

Cambridge neighbors with very different approaches

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Yale vs Princeton

Ivy League classics — academics, culture, and campus life

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Top Research Universities

Stanford vs Caltech

California's elite research universities head to head

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Columbia vs UPenn

Urban Ivy League schools with distinct personalities

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Duke vs Northwestern

Top private universities outside the Ivy League

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Elite Privates

Brown vs Dartmouth

Smaller Ivies with unique academic approaches

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Johns Hopkins vs Duke

Research powerhouses with strong pre-med programs

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Rice vs Vanderbilt

Southern excellence — two top-tier private universities

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UChicago vs Northwestern

Chicago's two elite universities compared

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How University Comparisons Work

Our comparison tool pulls real data to help you make informed decisions. Each comparison shows key metrics side by side including acceptance rates, average test scores, tuition costs, financial aid availability, student-faculty ratios, and campus demographics.

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