- Washington State University (Washington State) is a public school while Stanford University is a private school.
- Washington State is located in Pullman, WA and Stanford University is located in Stanford, CA.
- Stanford University has more expensive tuition of $62,484 than Washington State ($29,073).
- Stanford University has tighter acceptance rate of 4.73% than Washington State (73.06%).
- Washington State is larger with 27,539 students than Stanford University (18,283 students).
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| #171 in National Universities #8 in Washington | Rankings | #1 in National Universities #1 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Pullman, WA | Location | Stanford, CA |
Washington State| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate 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 | ||
| $12,997 Washington residents $29,073 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $62,484 |
| $14,400 Washington residents $29,567 out-of-state | Graduate | $59,499 |
| $11,881 | Financial Aid | $56,737 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $90 undergraduate $125 graduate |
| 73.06% | Acceptance Rate | 4.73% |
| 27.97% | Yield | 81.53% |
| Test Scores | 1,550 SAT, 35 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 27,539 | Total Students | 18,283 |
| 22,612 | Undergraduate | 8,049 |
| 4,927 | Graduate | 10,234 |
| 4,255 | Online Enrollment | 288 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 95% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 81% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $56,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $141,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and 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: 6,734) $7,946 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,162) $11,682 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,937 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 5 to 1 |
| 1,330 Full-time 506 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 3,724 Full-time 500 Part-time |
| 5,884 Full-time 768 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 15,271 Full-time 1,402 Part-time |
| $92,732 for Faculties $66,630 Part-time | Average Salary | $191,816 for Faculties $116,183 Part-time |