San Francisco, CA · Stanford, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Minerva University | Stanford University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| In-State Tuition | $18,700 | $62,484 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $18,700 | $62,484 |
| Average Net Price | $3,775 | $3,796 |
| Graduation Rate | 89.0% | 93.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. Minerva University accepts 3.6% of applicants; Stanford University accepts 3.9%. Minerva University's tuition is $18,700. Stanford University's is $62,484. That's a $43,784 difference per year. Minerva University graduates 89% of students in 6 years. Stanford University graduates 93%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Minerva University. It accepts 3.6% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Minerva University has lower published tuition: $18,700 versus $62,484. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Stanford University: 93% of students finish in 6 years. Minerva University is at 89%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.