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Northwestern vs. Vanderbilt

Northwestern ranked #13 and Vanderbilt ranked #14 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Northwestern University and Vanderbilt University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Northwestern's tuition ($68,322) is more expensive than Vanderbilt ($67,498).
  • Vanderbilt's acceptance rate (5.86%) is lower than Northwestern (7.69%).
  • Vanderbilt has higher yield (61.23%) than Northwestern (55.31%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,540.
  • Northwestern's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than Vanderbilt (8 to 1).
  • Northwestern (23,856 students) is larger than Vanderbilt (13,575 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Northwestern ($59,150) has higher amount of financial aid than Vanderbilt ($58,699).
  • Northwestern's graduation rate (95%) is higher than Vanderbilt (94%).
Northwestern University

Northwestern University

Private, 4 years • Evanston, IL #13 National Universities, #2 in Illinois more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$68,322
Financial Aid
$59,150
Test Scores
1,540 SAT
34 ACT
Admission
7.69% Acceptance Rate
55.31% Yield
Enrollment
9,399 Undergraduate
14,457 Graduate
781 Online Students
Graduation Rate
95% Graduation Rate
98% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
6 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,442 Faculties (full-time)
11,103 Staffs (full-time)
$182,894 Faculty Salary
$95,631 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
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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