The University of the Arts (UArts) vs Harvard

In the realm of higher education, The University of the Arts and Harvard University stand as two distinct beacons of academic excellence, each catering to unique aspirations and offering diverse opportunities. While both institutions share a commitment to fostering intellectual growth and personal development, they diverge in several key aspects. The University of the Arts, renowned for its focus on creative and performing arts, boasts a vibrant student body immersed in artistic expression. In contrast, Harvard University, a bastion of academic rigor and research, attracts students seeking a comprehensive liberal arts education. Acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates further illustrate the contrasting landscapes of these esteemed institutions. Delve into the comparison table below to discover which university aligns best with your academic pursuits and personal aspirations.

	Harvard University	The University of the Arts
Overview
Location	Cambridge, Massachusetts	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	96.0%	87.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	4.0%	85.2%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $75 Graduate: $105	Undergraduate: $60 Graduate: $60
SAT range	1480 - 1580	N/A
ACT range	33 - 36	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	54.0%
Students submitting ACT score	31.0%
Total number of applicants	57,786	1,293
Total number of admissions given out	2,318	1,101
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,951	269
Yield rate	84.2%	24.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$78,028	$68,690
Average net price	$13,910	$25,932
Tuition	$51,143	$48,350
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $11,705 Meal plan: $7,236	Room/dormitory: $11,380 Meal plan: $6,250
Available payment plans	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	56.0% Average amount $59,840	100.0% Average amount $26,798
Students receiving federal student loan	3.0% Average amount $5,180	94.0% Average amount $5,851
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $8,080	21.0% Average amount $24,297

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	9,579 Men 49.0% Women 51.0%	1,397 Men 34.7% Women 65.3%
Graduate students	21,766 Men 46.3% Women 53.7%	160 Men 28.8% Women 71.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	23.9%	2.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	12,874	582
First year students are required to live on campus?	Yes	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	New York California Texas Illinois New Jersey	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Social Sciences Education Legal Profession	Visual & Performing Arts Education Communications Technology Multidisciplinary Studies English Language and Literature
Students to faculty ratio	7:1	8:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	96.7%	68.1%
Dropout rate	2.0%	31.7%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Statistics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $78,193 Year 2: $128,716 Year 3: $240,408 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $184,307 Year 2: $165,340 Year 3: $199,043 Business Administration, Management and Operations (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $171,333 Year 2: $171,907 Year 3: $187,553 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $140,072 Year 2: $128,737 Year 3: $163,896 Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $151,371 Year 2: $174,023 Year 3: $163,512 Public Health (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $123,508 Year 2: $117,916 Year 3: $129,281 Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $106,421 Year 3: $121,832 Applied Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $102,707 Year 2: $90,856 Year 3: $121,771 Education, General (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $97,905 Year 2: $98,670 Year 3: $107,389 Dentistry (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $68,745 Year 2: $71,486 Year 3: $106,375	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $45,721 Year 2: $50,677 Year 3: $49,511 Museology/Museum Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $33,796 Year 2: $36,848 Year 3: $44,041 Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,047 Year 2: $21,964 Year 3: $30,926 Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,932 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $29,322 Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,815 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $28,945 Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,696 Year 2: $21,052 Year 3: $28,612 Dance (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,267 Year 2: $21,613 Year 3: $26,673 Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $16,297 Year 2: $18,771 Year 3: $25,853 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,067 Year 2: $22,329 Year 3: $25,752 Music (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,579 Year 2: $19,358 Year 3: $25,140

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