College comparison

Princeton vs Stanford

Side-by-side admissions data for Princeton University and Stanford University. See which school matches your profile.

Metric	Princeton	Stanford
Acceptance Rate	4%	3.7%
SAT Range (25th-75th)	1510–1580	1500–1570
Average GPA	3.90	3.96
Undergrad Enrollment	5,590	7,760
Type	Private	Private
Location	Princeton, NJ	Stanford, CA
Founded	1746	1885
Test Policy	Test-Optional	Test-Optional
Need-Blind	Yes	Yes
Meets Full Need	Yes	Yes

Which is right for you?

Princeton and Stanford weight admissions factors differently. Understanding these differences helps you decide which school better fits your strengths.

Both schools weight admissions factors similarly according to CDS data. The difference comes down to your personal fit, campus culture, and academic interests.

Princeton

Undergraduate-focused Ivy with a top-ranked engineering and economics curriculum.

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Stanford

Silicon Valley's research powerhouse and a top destination for STEM and entrepreneurship.

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Princeton Scattergram

GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

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GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

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