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U of O vs Stanford

Envision yourself immersed in the vibrant college towns of Eugene, Oregon, and Stanford, California, home to the University of Oregon (UO) and Stanford University, respectively. While both institutions share a commitment to academic excellence and offer a diverse range of opportunities, they possess distinct characteristics that shape the student experience. UO boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it more accessible to a broader pool of applicants. Stanford, on the other hand, is known for its highly selective admissions process, resulting in a lower acceptance rate. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further differences, including popular majors, student body demographics, graduation rates, and more, to help you make an informed decision about your higher education journey.
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Stanford University

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University of Oregon

Overview

Location Stanford, California Eugene, Oregon
Campus setting Suburb: Large City: Midsize
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Private (Non Profit) Public
Calendar system Quarter Quarter
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 98.0% 87.0%
Common app member No Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 3.9% 93.4%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $90
Graduate: $125
Undergraduate: $65
Graduate: $70
SAT range 1470 - 1570 N/A
ACT range 34 - 35 N/A
Students submitting SAT score 15.0%
Students submitting ACT score 11.0%
Total number of applicants 55,471 31,558
Total number of admissions given out 2,190 29,483
Admitted students who chose to enroll 1,757 4,589
Yield rate 80.2% 15.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Not required Required
Recommendation letters Required Not required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Not required Not required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price $78,898
In state: $28,404
Out of state: $54,447
Average net price $14,402 $18,556
Tuition $55,473
In state: $11,974
Out of state: $38,017
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $11,166
Meal plan: $6,694
$13,509
Available payment plans
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 61.0%
Average amount $56,211 		63.0%
Average amount $13,590
Students receiving federal student loan 5.0%
Average amount $5,151 		32.0%
Average amount $5,093
Students taking out private loans 1.0%
Average amount $17,186 		4.0%
Average amount $28,121

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 7,645
Men 49.4% Women 50.6% 		18,602
Men 44.5% Women 55.5%
Graduate students 10,035
Men 56.5% Women 43.5% 		3,655
Men 45.4% Women 54.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Moderate
Low
Out-of-state students 58.5% 54.8%
International students 24.4% 4.8%
Campus local/setting Suburb: Large City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity 14,621 5,523
First year students are required to live on campus? Yes No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from California Texas Washington New York Illinois Oregon California Washington Colorado Texas

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Engineering
  • Computer and Information Science
  • Business
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Physical Science
  • Education
  • Business
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Social Sciences
  • Architecture
Students to faculty ratio 5:1 20:1
Institutional accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome

Graduation rate 95.5% 74.4%
Dropout rate 1.7% 8.7%
Transferred out 0.6% 16.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Law (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $151,574
  • Year 2: $170,457
  • Year 3: $210,837
Computer Science (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $159,729
  • Year 2: $168,942
  • Year 3: $203,193
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $164,734
  • Year 2: $163,337
  • Year 3: $187,054
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $137,457
  • Year 2: $150,874
  • Year 3: $173,548
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $136,126
  • Year 2: $136,499
  • Year 3: $165,375
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $128,556
  • Year 2: $135,709
  • Year 3: $157,500
Engineering-Related Fields (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $123,354
  • Year 2: $106,421
  • Year 3: $139,234
Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $105,326
  • Year 2: $111,435
  • Year 3: $126,185
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $108,457
  • Year 2: $90,856
  • Year 3: $107,477
Economics (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $60,475
  • Year 2: $85,391
  • Year 3: $104,592
Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $89,230
  • Year 3: $95,616
Physics (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $77,844
  • Year 2: $75,832
  • Year 3: $90,800
Chemistry (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $61,666
  • Year 2: $83,177
  • Year 3: $90,002
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $68,849
  • Year 2: $86,621
  • Year 3: $87,239
Chemistry (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $67,269
  • Year 2: $72,231
  • Year 3: $82,154
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $49,287
  • Year 2: $61,681
  • Year 3: $80,277
Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $54,279
  • Year 2: $59,425
  • Year 3: $68,549
Law (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $57,062
  • Year 2: $56,840
  • Year 3: $67,900
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $55,838
  • Year 2: $62,012
  • Year 3: $67,123
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $53,818
  • Year 2: $55,464
  • Year 3: $66,741

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