| Vanderbilt vs. UCLA |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#16 in National Universities #105 in World University Rankings #1 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #17 in National Universities #15 in World University Rankings #5 in California 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 | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$63,946 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$13,747 California Residents $44,524 Out-of-State |
| expensive$56,128 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,883 California Residents $28,985 Out-of-State |
| More$49,056 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$21,322 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,530 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter6.67% | Acceptance Rate | Easier8.57% |
| Favorable52.34% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower50.31% |
| 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 English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller13,710 | Total Enrollment | Larger46,430 |
| Smaller7,151 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,423 |
| Smaller6,559 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,007 |
| Larger699 | Online Student Population | Smaller607 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 92% | Graduate Rate | 92% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 3% |
| Lower96% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,966) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 22,884) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,142) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,524 | Number of faculties | 5,267 |
| Lower$136,648 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$188,356 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.