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Overview |
Biola University | Stanford | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Stanford, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 18,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #2 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | stanford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | Stanford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $57,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $57,693 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $18,619 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $18,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $60,619 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 53% |
Admission |
Biola University | Stanford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 56,378 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 2,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 3.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 83.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 1500/1580 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Biola University | Stanford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | Stanford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $12,475 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $128 |
Diversity |
Biola University | Stanford | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Biola University | Stanford | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | Stanford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stanford University is larger than than Biola University based on total student enrollment (18,283 students vs. 5,387 students)
Biola University vs. Stanford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or Stanford?
- Stanford University is 30% more expensive to attend than Biola University for in-state tuition ($57,693.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Stanford than Biola University ($57,693.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stanford University than Biola University ($18,279 vs. $31,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 77% lower than costs at Stanford University ($10,522 vs. $18,619)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Biola University than Stanford University (100% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stanford University students is 128.6% larger than aid received Biola University ($60,619 vs. $26,521)
Biola University vs. Stanford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or Stanford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stanford or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at Stanford University (1479) is 364 points higher than at Biola University (1115)
- Incoming Stanford students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Biola University (25)
- Accepted freshman Stanford students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Biola University (3.61)
- Biola University has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Stanford (3.7%)
Biola University vs. Stanford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University or Stanford? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Stanford and Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Stanford is higher than Biola University (96% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Stanford University earn on average $74,000 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $48,900)
- Stanford University students graduate with a $12,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Biola University graduates. ($12,475 vs. $24,500)
- Stanford graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Biola University graduates. ($128 vs. $253)
- More Stanford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Biola University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/