Stanford University vs University of Southern California

Stanford University

Research 1 university in Stanford, California, with 3.9% acceptance rate and strong computer science focus.

Research-intensive private university in Los Angeles with 10% acceptance rate and strong doctoral programs.

Comparison chart between Stanford University and University of Southern California raw data
Metric	Stanford University	University of Southern California
Acceptance Rate	3.9%	10%
ACT Composite 75th Percentile	35	35
Annual In-State Tuition	$65,127	$69,904
Annual Out-of-State Tuition	$65,127	$69,904
Endowment (End of Year)	$37,631,059,000	$8,092,846,000
Room and Board	$21,325	$19,931
SAT Math 75th Percentile	800	790
SAT Reading 75th Percentile	780	760
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)	$86,452	$89,835
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)	$86,452	$89,835
Total Student Enrollment	18,446	47,147