College comparison

UVA vs Yale

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	UVA Charlottesville, VA	Yale New Haven, CT
Acceptance rateYale University is more selective	17%	4%
SAT (25–75)	1410–1540	1470–1570
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	17,597	6,758
Avg net price	$21,565	$23,777
Median earnings (10 yr)Yale reports higher median earnings	$86,863	$100,533
Graduation rate	96%	96%
Median debt	$17,500	$12,975
Economic mobility	—	2.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is University of Virginia-Main Campus or Yale University harder to get into?

Yale University is more selective: University of Virginia-Main Campus's acceptance rate is approximately 17% and Yale University's is approximately 4% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Virginia-Main Campus vs Yale University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1410–1540 at University of Virginia-Main Campus and 1470–1570 at Yale University. 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.