| Vanderbilt vs. Arkansas |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#16 in National Universities #105 in World University Rankings #1 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #123 in National Universities #2 in Arkansas Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$63,946 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,748 Arkansas Residents $28,772 Out-of-State |
| expensive$56,128 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,160 Arkansas Residents $30,220 Out-of-State |
| More$49,056 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,877 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,530 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,110 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter6.67% | Acceptance Rate | Easier78.93% |
| Favorable52.34% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower34.30% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 | ||
| Smaller13,710 | Total Enrollment | Larger30,936 |
| Smaller7,151 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger26,269 |
| Larger6,559 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,667 |
| Smaller699 | Online Student Population | Larger3,361 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher92% | Graduate Rate | Lower69% |
| Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower86% |
| 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: 6,200) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,142) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,400) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 1,524 | Number of faculties | 1,446 |
| Higher$136,648 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$92,078 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.