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Stanford UniversityStanford, CA
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University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice)Offered DegreeBachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice), Doctorate (Other)
2023 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$58,416Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$64,726
cheaper$55,011Graduate Tuitionexpensive$64,666
More$50,762Average Financial Aid AmountLess$41,493
Admission
Higher1,520 SAT
35 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,475 SAT
34 ACT
Tighter3.95%Acceptance RateEasier12.51%
Favorable80.23%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower41.29%
High School GPA
High School Record (or Transcript)
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
TOEFL
Application Requirements
(Required or Recommended to submit)
High School GPA
High School Record (or Transcript)
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
TOEFL
Advanced placement (AP) CreditsAccepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller17,680Total EnrollmentLarger49,318
Smaller7,645Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger20,790
Smaller10,035Graduate Student PopulationLarger28,528
-Online Student Population7,556
Completion & Outcomes
Higher96%Graduate RateLower92%
1%Transfer-out Rate-
Higher98%Retention RateLower96%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,621)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,700)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,694)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,634)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty5 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty9 to 1
4,224Number of faculties3,708
Higher$191,816Average Faculty SalaryLower$142,538
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.