Stanford University vs Yale University

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Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
Yale University has more expensive tuition & fees ($64,700) than Stanford University ($62,484).
It is harder to admit to Stanford University than Yale University.
Stanford University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,550) than Yale University (1,540).
Both Stanford University and Yale University have the same submitted ACT scores (35).
Stanford University has more students with 18,283 students while Yale University has 14,776 students.
Stanford University has a lower number of students per faculty with 5 to 1 while Yale University's ratio is 6 to 1.
Stanford University has more full-time faculties with 3,724 faculties while Yale University has 2,715 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - Stanford University and Yale University.

Stanford University	vs.	Yale University
Stanford, California	Location	New Haven, Connecticut
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Research University (very high research activity)
$62,484	2024 Tuition & Fees	$64,700
63%	% Receiving Financial Aid	57%
$56,737	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$60,487

3.68 %	Acceptance Rates	4.57 %
83.66 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	67.89 %
1,550	SAT Score	1,540
35	ACT Score	35
95 %	Graduation Rate	97 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	-
98 %	Retention Rate	98 %
18,283	Student Population	14,776
3,724	Number of Faculties	2,715
5 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	6 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad
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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