- Both Union University and Vanderbilt University are private.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- Vanderbilt University has more expensive tuition of $63,946 than Union University ($38,450).
- Vanderbilt University has tighter acceptance rate of 10.85% than Union University (59.98%).
- Vanderbilt University has higher SAT scores of 1,530 than Union University (1,230).
- Vanderbilt University is larger with 13,710 students than Union University (2,731 students).
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| #242 in National Universities #17 in Tennessee | Rankings | #17 in National Universities #1 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Jackson, TN | Location | Nashville, TN |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $38,450 | Undergraduate | $63,946 |
| $11,953 | Graduate | $56,128 |
| $22,725 | Financial Aid | $49,056 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $95 graduate |
| 59.98% | Acceptance Rate | 10.85% |
| 21.77% | Yield | 47.06% |
| 1,230 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,530 SAT, 35 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,731 | Total Students | 13,710 |
| 1,900 | Undergraduate | 7,151 |
| 831 | Graduate | 6,559 |
| 583 | Online Enrollment | 699 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 92% |
| 11% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 84% | Retention Rate | 96% |
| $49,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $86,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,288) $8,500 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,966) $12,720 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $7,142 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
| 223 Full-time 140 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,249 Full-time 275 Part-time |
| 455 Full-time 187 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,245 Full-time 635 Part-time |
| $67,280 for Faculties $46,906 Part-time | Average Salary | $134,547 for Faculties $75,547 Part-time |