Stanford University and University of Colorado Boulder are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Stanford is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Stanford, CA and CU Boulder is a four-year, public school located in Boulder, CO.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| Stanford University | vs. | University of Colorado Boulder |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford, California | Location | Boulder, Colorado |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| $65,910 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$15,214
Out-Of-State$42,970 |
| 66% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 49% |
| $58,449 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $12,072 |
| 3.61 % | Acceptance Rates | 78.08 % |
| 81.91 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 14.15 % |
| 1,550 | SAT Score | 1,340 |
| 35 | ACT Score | 31 |
| 92 % | Graduation Rate | 74 % |
| 1 % | Transfer-out Rate | 16 % |
| 98 % | Retention Rate | 90 % |
| 18,625 | Student Population | 38,799 |
| 4,218 | Number of Faculties | 1,616 |
| 6 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare |
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