College comparison

Yale vs Stanford

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

Metric	Yale	Stanford
Acceptance Rate	3.7%	3.7%
SAT Range (25th-75th)	1510–1570	1500–1570
Average GPA	3.94	3.96
Undergrad Enrollment	6,640	7,760
Type	Private	Private
Location	New Haven, CT	Stanford, CA
Founded	1701	1885
Test Policy	Required	Test-Optional
Need-Blind	Yes	Yes
Meets Full Need	Yes	Yes

Which is right for you?

Yale 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.

Yale

Renowned for residential colleges, the humanities, and a tightly-knit undergraduate culture.

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Stanford

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

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Yale Scattergram

GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

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GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

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