| Vassar vs. NYU |
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|---|---|---|
#6 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #27 in National Universities #27 in World University Rankings #4 in New York Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$67,805 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$60,438 |
| expensive$67,805 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$41,124 |
| More$49,475 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$34,868 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,490 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,530 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier18.66% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter12.46% |
| Lower31.99% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable49.32% |
| 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 Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,459 | Total Enrollment | Larger59,144 |
| Smaller2,459 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger29,401 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 29,743 |
| - | Online Student Population | 4,060 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher91% | Graduate Rate | Lower87% |
| 5% | Transfer-out Rate | 5% |
| Lower94% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,435) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 12,622) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,612) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty8 to 1 |
| 349 | Number of faculties | 9,952 |
| Lower$112,998 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$152,913 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.