| The University of Alabama vs. Vanderbilt |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#193 in National Universities #3 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #16 in National Universities #105 in World University Rankings #1 in Tennessee Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,900 Alabama Residents $33,200 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$63,946 |
| cheaper$11,740 Alabama Residents $33,040 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$56,128 |
| Less$14,421 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$49,056 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,260 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,530 SAT 35 ACT |
| Easier80.06% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter6.67% |
| Lower18.57% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable52.34% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger38,644 | Total Enrollment | Smaller13,710 |
| Larger32,458 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,151 |
| Smaller6,186 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,559 |
| Larger5,820 | Online Student Population | Smaller699 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower72% | Graduate Rate | Higher92% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower87% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,989) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,966) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,426) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,142) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 |
| 1,986 | Number of faculties | 1,524 |
| Lower$97,394 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$136,648 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.