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Akash Gaur

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As per data curated from unofficial sources, the Harvard Law acceptance rate stands at around 9.5% as compared to Georgetown Law's 13%.

The acceptance rate data suggests securing admissions to either institution is not an easy ask, but Georgetown is relatively easier to secure admissions to than Harvard.

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Lalit Patra

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Harvard and Yale University are renowned institutions offering unique and various campus cultures and academic programs. While they share a great reputation, there are subtle differences between the two universities. The table below compares the universities based on various parameters:

ParametersYale UniversityHarvard University
QS Rankings#23#4
Acceptance rate4.5%3%
Average Tuition Fees
  • UG: INR 54-56 L
  • PG: INR 36-71 L
  • UG: INR 40-60 L
  • PG: INR 18-66 L
Placement Rate85%86%
Average Graduates SalaryINR 1.40 Cr PAINR 1.5 CrPA

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Nishtha Karan

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Getting into Harvard is a rare occurence as the university is extremely competitive. On average, only 3-4 out of every 100 applicants make it to the end. As the university takes a holistic approach, the candidate must be an all-rounder to get into Harvard. Some of the general qualifications required and abilities to develop are:

Academic Parameters:

  • Strong high school (for UG)/bachelor's degree (for PG) academic records;
  • Impressive recommendation letters;
  • Impactful personal statement;
  • English language skills; and
  • Other course-specific requirements.

Extra-curricular Parameters:

  • Community involvement;
  • Leadership and distinction in extra
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Mukul Vimal

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Harvard University is made of several constituent units, which are known as the Harvard University schools. One such school is the Harvard College (served by the faculty of Arts and Sciences), which offers education to undergraduate students only. It was the first college to be founded in American colonies.

Listed below are the details of the academic schools of Harvard:

Harvard SchoolFounding Year
Harvard College1636
Harvard Medical School1782
Harvard Divinity School1816
Harvard Law School1817
Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences1872
Harvard Annex (Radcliffe College)1879
Harvard Graduate School of Education1920
Harvard Graduate School of Design1936
Harvard Graduate School of Public Administration1936
Harvard Kennedy School1936
Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences2007

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Kapil Lalwani

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The application fee that students of Harvard University are required to pay is $75, equivalent to INR 5,775. But what the university provides a fee waiver for some category of students which include low income families, military families, and those who have taken part in special programs like the QuestBridge. The university also allows fee waivers from the College Board, National Association for College Admission Counseling and other organizations. Importantly, Harvard has an annual tuition fee close to INR 53.5 lakhs, which are the educational expenses given by students.

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Virajita Bisht

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Harvard is a university. Harvard College is the undergraduate college within Harvard University.   

So, Harvard University is the larger institution that encompasses multiple schools and colleges, including Harvard College.

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Upasana Khandelwal

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Going up the selectivity chain, the average at Harvard University is eight Andhra Pradesh classes. To be competitive at some of the most highly selective colleges in the country, 8-12 Andhra Pradesh courses may be the sweet spot amount, assuming the student can handle that level of rigor.

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Virajita Kumari

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Harvard Business School is one of the top business schools in the world that accepts GRE and GMAT scores. The major focus of this institution to push students is to take the test that shows the abilities of students in best manner.

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Akash Gaur

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Yes, Harvard B-school's MBA tuition fee is lesser than Yale School of Management.

The MBA tuition fee for Harvard is around USD 76,410 (INR 65 L), while the tuition fee of an MBA from Yale School of Management is around USD 80,260 (INR 69.46 L).

Harvard B-school acceptance rate (9%) is much higher than Yale SOM (3.9%), suggesting its also relatively easier to secure admission to Harvard. 

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Akash Gaur

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Both Yale and Harvard are considered part of the best B-schools worldwide, offering their students world class infrastructure, highly qualified faculty, enriching culture that encourages student development, and greater chances of employability, post study.

While both B-schools are great and offer similar facilities and environment, there does exist some differences that students must be aware of before choosing between the two.

Listed below is a detailed comparison between the two B-schools:

Criteria

Yale

Harvard

Location

New Haven, Connecticut

Boston, Massachusetts

Average Starting Salary

USD 154,100 (INR 1.33 Cr.)

USD 175,000 (INR 1.5 Cr.)

Average Sign-On Bonus

USD 30,000 (INR 25.5L)

USD 30,000 (INR 25.5L)

Annual Tuition Fee (MBA)

USD 88,300 (INR 77 L)

USD 78,700 (INR 68 L)

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MBA Ranking (QS World 2025)

#16

#3

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