College comparison

Harvard vs Miami (OH)

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Harvard Cambridge, MA	Miami (OH) Oxford, OH
Acceptance rateHarvard University is more selective	4%	75%
SAT (25–75)	1510–1580	1220–1390
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,601	16,656
Avg net price	$19,066	$28,384
Median earnings (10 yr)Harvard reports higher median earnings	$101,817	$55,076
Graduation rate	98%	80%
Median debt	$14,000	$23,000
Economic mobility	1.8%	—
Test policy	test-required	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public

Quick answers

Is Harvard University or Miami University-Oxford harder to get into?

Harvard University is more selective: Harvard University's acceptance rate is approximately 4% and Miami University-Oxford's is approximately 75% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Harvard University vs Miami University-Oxford?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1510–1580 at Harvard University and 1220–1390 at Miami University-Oxford. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.