- Vanderbilt University is a private school while Auburn University is a public school.
- Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, TN and Auburn University is located in Auburn, AL.
- Vanderbilt University has more expensive tuition of $63,946 than Auburn University ($33,944).
- Vanderbilt University has tighter acceptance rate of 10.85% than Auburn University (83.93%).
- Vanderbilt University has higher SAT scores of 1,530 than Auburn University (1,300).
- Auburn University is larger with 31,764 students than Vanderbilt University (13,710 students).
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| #17 in National Universities #1 in Tennessee | Rankings | #243 in National Universities #9 in Alabama |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Nashville, TN | Location | Auburn, AL |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $63,946 | Undergraduate | $12,536 Alabama residents $33,944 out-of-state |
| $56,128 | Graduate | $12,524 Alabama residents $33,908 out-of-state |
| $49,056 | Financial Aid | $9,724 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $95 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 10.85% | Acceptance Rate | 83.93% |
| 47.06% | Yield | 31.88% |
| 1,530 SAT, 35 ACT | Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,710 | Total Students | 31,764 |
| 7,151 | Undergraduate | 25,379 |
| 6,559 | Graduate | 6,385 |
| 699 | Online Enrollment | 3,101 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 92% | Graduation Rate | 80% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 12% | |
| 96% | Retention Rate | 93% |
| $86,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,966) $12,720 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,495) $9,294 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $7,142 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 7 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 1,249 Full-time 275 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,428 Full-time 236 Part-time |
| 5,245 Full-time 635 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,376 Full-time 1,146 Part-time |
| $134,547 for Faculties $75,547 Part-time | Average Salary | $99,349 for Faculties $68,363 Part-time |