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Harvard University vs. Columbia University

The takeaway

Harvard University has a median LSAT of 174 against Columbia University's 173, a gap of 1 point. On cost, $231,300 vs. $256,104 over three years at sticker. Read the medians as guideposts: score above a school's median and you are in target territory; below it and you are reaching. Tuition figures are sticker price only. Most students do not pay sticker, so weigh scholarship odds before letting the gap decide for you.

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Medians from ABA Standard 509 disclosures via ILRG, Fall 2025 entering class. Rank is selectivity rank by median LSAT among 196 schools, not an overall quality ranking.

Last updated October 12, 2026