| Vanderbilt vs. LMU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#16 in National Universities #105 in World University Rankings #1 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #274 in National Universities #14 in Tennessee Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$67,498 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$26,938 |
| expensive$57,868 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$22,154 |
| More$53,335 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$18,599 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,540 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,100 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter5.86% | Acceptance Rate | Easier62.59% |
| Favorable61.23% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.83% |
| 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 Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger13,575 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,081 |
| Larger7,221 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,668 |
| Larger6,354 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,413 |
| Larger652 | Online Student Population | Smaller567 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher94% | Graduate Rate | Lower50% |
| Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,966) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,145) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,142) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,990) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 1,628 | Number of faculty | 662 |
| Higher$148,484 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$70,510 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.