The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
  • USC has more expensive tuition & fees ($68,237) than Stanford University ($62,484).
  • It is harder to admit to Stanford University than USC.
  • Stanford University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,520) than USC (1,520).
  • Stanford University has higher submitted ACT score (34) than USC (34).
  • USC has more students with 48,945 students while Stanford University has 18,283 students.
  • Stanford University has a lower number of students per faculty with 5 to 1 while USC's ratio is 9 to 1.
  • Stanford University has more full-time faculties with 3,724 faculties while USC has 2,403 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Southern California and Stanford University.
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USCvs.Stanford University
Los Angeles, CaliforniaLocationStanford, California
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)School Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
$68,2372024 Tuition & Fees$62,484
68%% Receiving Financial Aid63%
$43,570Average Amount of Financial Aid$56,737
12.02 %Acceptance Rates3.68 %
41.18 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)83.66 %
1,520SAT Score1,550
34ACT Score35
92 %Graduation Rate95 %
-Transfer-out Rate-
97 %Retention Rate98 %
48,945Student Population18,283
2,403Number of Faculties3,724
9 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio5 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study AbroadSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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