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Harvard University vs. Stanford University: Facts, Cost, and Fit

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MetricHarvard UniversityStanford University
LocationCambridge, United StatesStanford, United States
QS world rankN/AN/A
Published tuition range$61,676$65,910
Acceptance rate3.7%3.6%
Student enrollment7,6017,554

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