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A private research and teaching University founded in 1869, BU has admitted students of both sexes, and every religion and race from the beginning. There are over 31,000 students enrolled at BU and a faculty of 3812.

Founded in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, it is highly selective school. Harvard has had many distinguished graduates including seven presidents. There are about 2700 faculty members, 6700 undergraduates, and 12,400 graduate students. Radcliffe College became part of Harvard in 1999.

FAS encompasses Harvard College, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and the Division of Continuing Education. The website describes the museums and institutes also connected to FAS. FAS receives over 22,000 applications a year and enrolls about 1600. 64% of new students are from public schools. Much more information about FAS on the website.

MIT, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is one of the top schools of science and technology in the world. It also houses the Sloan School of Management and a School of Architecture and City Planning. There are 4000 undergraduates and 6000 graduate students with a faculty of approximately 1000.

Wellesley College, located in Wellesley, Massachusetts, was founded in 1870 as a women's college and remains so today. Wellesley is a small, highly selective school with an enrollment of about 2,300 students. Wellesley has many noted alumnae such as Hillary Rodham Clinton and Madam Chaing Kai-Shek. More information about the school, visiting, and applying on the website.