MiraCosta vs. Stanford
Both MiraCosta College and Stanford University are 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare MiraCosta College and Stanford University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Stanford's tuition ($62,484) is more expensive than MiraCosta ($9,120).
- Stanford's acceptance rate (3.91%) is lower than Stanford (3.91%).
- Stanford has higher yield (80.94%) than Stanford (80.94%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,550.
- Stanford's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than MiraCosta (22 to 1).
- Stanford (18,446 students) is larger than MiraCosta (11,707 students) with more enrolled students.
- Stanford ($58,688) has higher amount of financial aid than MiraCosta ($4,384).
- Stanford's graduation rate (93%) is higher than MiraCosta (41%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$1,152 In-State
$9,120 out-of-state
$9,120 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,384
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
11,707 (All undergraduate)
5,761 Online Students
Graduation Rate
41% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
159 Faculties (full-time)
538 Staffs (full-time)
$123,870 Faculty Salary
$106,815 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living

Stanford University
Private, 4 years • Stanford, CA #1 National Universities, #1 in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$62,484
Financial Aid
$58,688
Test Scores
1,550 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
3.91% Acceptance Rate
80.94% Yield
Enrollment
8,054 Undergraduate
10,392 Graduate
213 Online Students
Graduation Rate
93% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
98% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
6 to 1 Students to Faculty
4,218 Faculties (full-time)
18,405 Staffs (full-time)
$191,816 Faculty Salary
$116,183 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$12,597 annual charge
-14,415 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,325 annual charge
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