Yale University vs Stanford 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 (1,540) than Yale University (1,540).
Both Yale University and Stanford 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.

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Yale University	vs.	Stanford University
New Haven, Connecticut	Location	Stanford, California
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)
$64,700	2024 Tuition & Fees	$62,484
57%	% Receiving Financial Aid	63%
$60,487	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$56,737

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