| Stanford vs. The U |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#1 in National Universities #1 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #126 in National Universities #2 in Utah Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$56,169 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,893 Utah Residents $28,345 Out-of-State |
| expensive$55,011 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,068 Utah Residents $25,705 Out-of-State |
| More$53,346 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,345 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,520 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,285 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter4% | Acceptance Rate | Easier95% |
| Favorable80% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower31% |
| High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) TOEFL |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller15,953 | Total Enrollment | Larger33,081 |
| Smaller6,366 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger24,643 |
| Larger9,587 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller8,438 |
| - | Online Student Population | 11,039 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher95% | Graduate Rate | Lower67% |
| Lower86% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 12,614) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,682) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,169) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,939) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty4 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 4,224 | Number of faculties | 2,472 |
| Higher$188,567 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$98,901 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.