- Stanford University is a private school while University of Utah (The U) is a public school.
- Stanford University is located in Stanford, CA and The U is located in Salt Lake City, UT.
- Stanford University has more expensive tuition of $62,484 than The U ($29,837).
- Stanford University has tighter acceptance rate of 4.73% than The U (66.15%).
- Stanford University has higher SAT scores of 1,550 than The U (1,300).
- The U is larger with 34,734 students than Stanford University (18,283 students).
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| #1 in National Universities #1 in California | Rankings | #69 in National Universities #2 in Utah |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Stanford, CA | Location | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Known as | The U | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate 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 | ||
| $62,484 | Undergraduate | $9,315 Utah residents $29,837 out-of-state |
| $59,499 | Graduate | $8,448 Utah residents $27,056 out-of-state |
| $56,737 | Financial Aid | $6,313 |
| Admission | ||
| $90 undergraduate $125 graduate | Application Fee | $55 undergraduate $55 graduate |
| 4.73% | Acceptance Rate | 66.15% |
| 81.53% | Yield | 27.80% |
| 1,550 SAT, 35 ACT | Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 18,283 | Total Students | 34,734 |
| 8,049 | Undergraduate | 26,355 |
| 10,234 | Graduate | 8,379 |
| 288 | Online Enrollment | 2,431 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 95% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 98% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $141,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,162) $11,682 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,770) $6,417 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,937 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,020 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 5 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 3,724 Full-time 500 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,329 Full-time 143 Part-time |
| 15,271 Full-time 1,402 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 12,895 Full-time 1,360 Part-time |
| $191,816 for Faculties $116,183 Part-time | Average Salary | $102,141 for Faculties $67,449 Part-time |