2020 List of Ivy League Schools, Ranked and Reviewed

This list of Ivy League schools is ranked according to our 2020 Best Colleges in America ranking. Check out the stats and find out what life’s really like at each!

The full list of Ivy League schools includes Yale University, Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, Brown University, Princeton University, Columbia University, Dartmouth College, and Cornell University.

View their profiles on Niche for more student reviews and stats.

Cornell University
- 2019 Niche Rank
  
  #20
- Acceptance Rate
  
  13%
- SAT Composite
  
  1390-1550
On the Overall Experience: “Some days I doubted my decision to come to this school. I thought it ruined my mental health. I thought my GPA would be better if I went somewhere else. I thought I was sacrificing a lot for the “Cornell experience”. I learned that yes, I did sacrifice a lot. But it was entirely worth it. The connections I have made are ones that I can’t imagining finding anywhere else. Every obstacle along the way built character. My experiences at Cornell completely changed my future” – Recent Alumnus

Read more on Cornell’s Niche profile
Dartmouth College
- 2019 Niche Rank
  
  #15
- Acceptance Rate
  
  10%
- SAT Composite
  
  1430-1560
On the Overall Experience: “There’s literally something for everyone. During my first week of school, I started working on a the engine of a Formula Hybrid race car, play in a poker tournament, went whitewater kayaking, starting going to the rock climbing gym, and went stupid at a dance party.” – College Freshman

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University of Pennsylvania
- 2019 Niche Rank
  
  #9
- Acceptance Rate
  
  9%
- SAT Composite
  
  1420-1560
On Self-Care: “Penn is a good school if you like urban-ness. It is also good for independent people as it really is a place where you have to learn to thrive. Make sure to take some good mental health practices as people tend to over-work themselves. If you work hard, you play hard, but both can be exhausting so also take time for yourself.” – College Freshman

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Columbia University
- 2019 Niche Rank
  
  #8
- Acceptance Rate
  
  7%
- SAT Composite
  
  1410-1570
On the Overall Picture: “Everyone at the school truly cares for the students and their well being as well as their academic success. Great diversity of students where you can meet people from all over the world. Safety precautions they take at the school make me feel protected. Dorm life is amazing, where you feel like family with the students on your floor. All in all it is a wonderful school to be a part of and I find it an honor to be there!” – College Sophomore

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Brown University
- 2019 Niche Rank
  
  #7
- Acceptance Rate
  
  8%
- SAT Composite
  
  1400-1570
On Academics: “The new curriculum fosters academic exploration, and I have really gotten to learn more about myself over the last two years. The fact that Brown doesn’t have gen-eds creates a very flexible atmosphere for students, such that we can take a variety of classes that are interesting and fun while we’re pursuing our majors.” – College Junior

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Princeton University
- 2019 Niche Rank
  
  #5
- Acceptance Rate
  
  6%
- SAT Composite
  
  1430-1570
On the Overall Experience: “Like with any school, Princeton has its pros and cons. One of the best things the school has provided me with and one of the major reason’s I chose it is because of its financial aid package, and the financial support it gives students in whatever endeavor you wish to pursue.” – College Sophomore

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Harvard University
- 2019 Niche Rank
  
  #4
- Acceptance Rate
  
  5%
- SAT Composite
  
  1460-1590
On Financial Aid: “They selected the best in the country, and they want them to attend. Harvard makes sure that you can afford to go if they accept you. If you choose not to attend, it’s not because of financial reasons.” – College Junior

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Yale University
- 2019 Niche Rank
  
  #3
- Acceptance Rate
  
  7%
- SAT Composite
  
  1460-1580
On student housing: “AMAZING! Forget those “dorms” that kids are other colleges live in. At Yale, you get a suite, which is more like an apartment. Suites are shared between multiple people, and include a common room, bathroom, and bedrooms. I could not ask for anything better. The suites are large, clean, and renovated regularly. Because our housing system is so beloved, 90% of the student body lives on campus!” – College Sophomore

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