| Vanderbilt vs. South Carolina |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#16 in National Universities #105 in World University Rankings #1 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #116 in National Universities #2 in South Carolina 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 Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$67,498 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,688 South Carolina Residents $36,298 Out-of-State |
| expensive$57,868 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,134 South Carolina Residents $30,160 Out-of-State |
| More$53,335 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,223 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,540 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,270 SAT 29 ACT |
| Tighter5.86% | Acceptance Rate | Easier60.15% |
| Favorable61.23% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.94% |
| 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller13,575 | Total Enrollment | Larger38,532 |
| Smaller7,221 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger30,187 |
| Smaller6,354 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,345 |
| Smaller652 | Online Student Population | Larger3,519 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher94% | Graduate Rate | Lower79% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower92% |
| 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: 9,377) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,142) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 1,628 | Number of faculty | 2,432 |
| Higher$148,484 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$111,918 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.