| Vanderbilt vs. Fisk |
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|---|---|---|
#16 in National Universities #105 in World University Rankings #1 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #179 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #20 in Tennessee Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$67,498 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$25,858 |
| expensive$57,868 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$26,188 |
| More$53,335 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$18,280 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,540 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,420 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter5.86% | Acceptance Rate | Easier37.42% |
| Favorable61.23% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower8.75% |
| 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 | 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 | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger13,575 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,059 |
| Larger7,221 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,035 |
| Larger6,354 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller24 |
| 652 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher94% | Graduate Rate | Lower30% |
| Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower74% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,966) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 881) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,142) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,932) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 1,628 | Number of faculty | 119 |
| Higher$148,484 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$55,043 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.