| Vanderbilt vs. UF |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#16 in National Universities #105 in World University Rankings #1 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #46 in National Universities #143 in World University Rankings #1 in Florida 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 | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate 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$6,381 Florida Residents $28,659 Out-of-State |
| expensive$57,868 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,737 Florida Residents $30,130 Out-of-State |
| More$53,335 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,719 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,540 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,400 SAT 31 ACT |
| Tighter5.86% | Acceptance Rate | Easier24.20% |
| Favorable61.23% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower42.20% |
| 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 Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller13,575 | Total Enrollment | Larger56,311 |
| Smaller7,221 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger36,573 |
| Smaller6,354 | Graduate Student Population | Larger19,738 |
| Smaller652 | Online Student Population | Larger8,372 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher94% | Graduate Rate | Lower91% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 5% |
| Lower96% | Retention Rate | Higher98% |
| 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: 11,375) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,142) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,600) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,628 | Number of faculty | 3,581 |
| Higher$148,484 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$123,629 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.