Stanford, CA · Los Angeles, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Stanford University | USC | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 3.9% | 10.0% |
| In-State Tuition | $62,484 | $68,237 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $62,484 | $68,237 |
| Average Net Price | $3,796 | $23,317 |
| Graduation Rate | 93.0% | 92.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Stanford University accepts 3.9% of applicants. USC accepts 10.0%. Stanford University's tuition is $62,484. USC's is $68,237. Stanford University is cheaper. Six-year graduation rates are close: 93% at Stanford University, 92% at USC.
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
Stanford University. It accepts 3.9% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Stanford University has lower published tuition: $62,484 versus $68,237. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. Stanford University is at 93%; USC is at 92%.
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.