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Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt

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University of KentuckyLexington, KY
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Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePrivate (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 DegreeBachelor's
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$13,212 Kentucky Residents
$33,406 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$63,946
cheaper$14,330 Kentucky Residents
$35,459 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$56,128
Less$11,981Average Financial Aid AmountMore$49,056
Admission
Lower1,180 SAT
24 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,530 SAT
35 ACT
Easier94.89%Acceptance RateTighter6.67%
Lower28.89%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable52.34%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
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 CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Larger31,547Total EnrollmentSmaller13,710
Larger22,735Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller7,151
Larger8,812Graduate Student PopulationSmaller6,559
Larger4,064Online Student PopulationSmaller699
Completion & Outcomes
Lower68%Graduate RateHigher92%
Lower85%Retention RateHigher96%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,336)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,966)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,712)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,142)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty17 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty7 to 1
2,087Number of faculties1,524
Lower$104,156Average Faculty SalaryHigher$136,648
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.