| Arkansas vs. Vanderbilt |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#123 in National Universities #2 in Arkansas 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 | ||
| 1 Year 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$9,748 Arkansas Residents $28,772 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$63,946 |
| cheaper$12,160 Arkansas Residents $30,220 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$56,128 |
| Less$8,877 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$49,056 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,110 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,530 SAT 35 ACT |
| Easier78.93% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter6.67% |
| Lower34.30% | 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 Personal statement or essay Legacy status | 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger30,936 | Total Enrollment | Smaller13,710 |
| Larger26,269 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,151 |
| Smaller4,667 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,559 |
| Larger3,361 | Online Student Population | Smaller699 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower69% | Graduate Rate | Higher92% |
| Lower86% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,200) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,966) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,400) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,142) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 |
| 1,446 | Number of faculties | 1,524 |
| Lower$92,078 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$136,648 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.