Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky |
#16 in National Universities #105 in World University Rankings #1 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #132 in National Universities #2 in Kentucky 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$13,212 Kentucky Residents $33,406 Out-of-State |
expensive$56,128 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,330 Kentucky Residents $35,459 Out-of-State |
More$49,056 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,981 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,530 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,180 SAT 24 ACT |
Tighter6.67% | Acceptance Rate | Easier94.89% |
Favorable52.34% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower28.89% |
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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller13,710 | Total Enrollment | Larger31,547 |
Smaller7,151 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger22,735 |
Smaller6,559 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,812 |
Smaller699 | Online Student Population | Larger4,064 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher92% | Graduate Rate | Lower68% |
Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower85% |
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: 8,336) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,142) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,712) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
1,524 | Number of faculties | 2,087 |
Higher$136,648 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$104,156 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.