College comparison

Stanford vs Arizona

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Stanford Stanford, CA	Arizona Tucson, AZ
Acceptance rateStanford University is more selective	4%	86%
SAT (25–75)	1510–1580	1150–1420
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,554	42,537
Avg net price	$13,807	$16,674
Median earnings (10 yr)Stanford reports higher median earnings	$124,080	$59,979
Graduation rate	92%	68%
Median debt	$12,000	$19,620
Economic mobility	2.2%	—
Test policy	test-required	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public

Quick answers

Is Stanford University or University of Arizona harder to get into?

Stanford University is more selective: Stanford University's acceptance rate is approximately 4% and University of Arizona's is approximately 86% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Stanford University vs University of Arizona?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1510–1580 at Stanford University and 1150–1420 at University of Arizona. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.