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Columbia University vs. Vanderbilt

Columbia University ranked #7 and Vanderbilt ranked #14 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Columbia University in the City of New York and Vanderbilt University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Columbia University's tuition ($70,517) is more expensive than Vanderbilt ($67,498).
  • Columbia University's acceptance rate (3.99%) is lower than Vanderbilt (5.86%).
  • Columbia University has higher yield (64.92%) than Vanderbilt (61.23%).
  • Columbia University's SAT score (1,550) is higher than Vanderbilt (1,540).
  • Columbia University's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than Vanderbilt (8 to 1).
  • Columbia University (35,173 students) is larger than Vanderbilt (13,575 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Vanderbilt ($58,699) has higher amount of financial aid than Columbia University ($55,902).
  • Columbia University's graduation rate (96%) is higher than Vanderbilt (94%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$70,517
Financial Aid
$55,902
Test Scores
1,550 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
3.99% Acceptance Rate
64.92% Yield
Enrollment
9,164 Undergraduate
26,009 Graduate
1,499 Online Students
Graduation Rate
96% Graduation Rate
98% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
6 to 1 Students to Faculty
4,683 Faculties (full-time)
19,717 Staffs (full-time)
$193,642 Faculty Salary
$99,867 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University

Private, 4 years • Nashville, TN #14 National Universities, #1 in Tennessee more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$67,498
Financial Aid
$58,699
Test Scores
1,540 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
5.86% Acceptance Rate
61.23% Yield
Enrollment
7,221 Undergraduate
6,354 Graduate
652 Online Students
Graduation Rate
94% Graduation Rate
96% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,360 Faculties (full-time)
6,025 Staffs (full-time)
$148,484 Faculty Salary
$86,323 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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