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Overview |
PLNU | Stanford | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Stanford, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,494 | 18,446 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #2 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | stanford.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Stanford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,600 | $61,731 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,600 | $61,731 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $19,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,370 | $17,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,277 | $64,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 55% |
Admission |
PLNU | Stanford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,065 | 53,733 | ||
| Admitted | 2,506 | 2,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 3.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 80.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1410 | 1510/1580 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 2, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | Stanford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Stanford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $12,475 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $128 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Stanford | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
PLNU | Stanford | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 47% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | 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 PLNU based on total student enrollment (18,446 students vs. 4,494 students)
PLNU vs. Stanford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Stanford?
- Stanford University is 44.9% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($61,731.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.9% higher at Stanford than Point Loma Nazarene University ($61,731.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stanford University than PLNU ($17,998 vs. $36,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 55% lower than costs at Stanford University ($12,850 vs. $19,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than Stanford University (93% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stanford University students is 216.4% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($64,164 vs. $20,277)
PLNU vs. Stanford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Stanford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stanford or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Stanford University (1479) is 331 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming Stanford students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at PLNU (26)
- Accepted freshman Stanford students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Stanford (3.9%)
PLNU vs. Stanford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU 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 PLNU.
- The graduation rate at Stanford is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (96% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Stanford University earn on average $69,400 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $53,500)
- Stanford University students graduate with a $12,525 lower median federal student loan debt than PLNU graduates. ($12,475 vs. $25,000)
- Stanford graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than PLNU graduates. ($128 vs. $258)
- More Stanford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/