- University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is a public school while Stanford University is a private school.
- CU Boulder is located in Boulder, CO and Stanford University is located in Stanford, CA.
- Stanford University has more expensive tuition of $62,484 than CU Boulder ($41,943).
- Stanford University has tighter acceptance rate of 4.73% than CU Boulder (79.84%).
- Stanford University has higher SAT scores of 1,550 than CU Boulder (1,280).
- CU Boulder is larger with 39,585 students than Stanford University (18,283 students).
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| #177 in National Universities #7 in Colorado | Rankings | #1 in National Universities #1 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Boulder, CO | Location | Stanford, CA |
CU Boulder| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,430 Colorado residents $41,943 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $62,484 |
| $17,462 Colorado residents $38,020 out-of-state | Graduate | $59,499 |
| $11,017 | Financial Aid | $56,737 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $90 undergraduate $125 graduate |
| 79.84% | Acceptance Rate | 4.73% |
| 22.76% | Yield | 81.53% |
| 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,550 SAT, 35 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 39,585 | Total Students | 18,283 |
| 31,034 | Undergraduate | 8,049 |
| 8,551 | Graduate | 10,234 |
| 3,156 | Online Enrollment | 288 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 74% | Graduation Rate | 95% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $59,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $141,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,162) $11,682 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,937 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 5 to 1 |
| 1,711 Full-time 975 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 3,724 Full-time 500 Part-time |
| 7,722 Full-time 1,726 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 15,271 Full-time 1,402 Part-time |
| $108,398 for Faculties $76,693 Part-time | Average Salary | $191,816 for Faculties $116,183 Part-time |