| Vanderbilt vs. Southern Adventist |
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|---|---|---|
#16 in National Universities #105 in World University Rankings #1 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #106 in Federal Region IV Universities #30 in Tennessee Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$67,498 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$27,300 |
| expensive$57,868 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,760 |
| More$53,335 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$12,111 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,540 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,140 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter5.86% | Acceptance Rate | Easier65.50% |
| Favorable61.23% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower36.92% |
| 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 Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger13,575 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,229 |
| Larger7,221 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,929 |
| Larger6,354 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller300 |
| Larger652 | Online Student Population | Smaller184 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher94% | Graduate Rate | Lower49% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
| Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,966) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,600) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,142) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,480) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 1,628 | Number of faculty | 144 |
| Higher$148,484 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$61,128 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.