- Vanderbilt University is a private school while University of Florida (UF) is a public school.
- Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, TN and UF is located in Gainesville, FL.
- Vanderbilt University has more expensive tuition of $63,946 than UF ($28,659).
- Vanderbilt University has tighter acceptance rate of 10.85% than UF (42.01%).
- Vanderbilt University has higher SAT scores of 1,530 than UF (1,390).
- UF is larger with 55,211 students than Vanderbilt University (13,710 students).
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| #17 in National Universities #1 in Tennessee | Rankings | #44 in National Universities #1 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Nashville, TN | Location | Gainesville, FL |
| Known as | UF | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $63,946 | Undergraduate | $6,381 Florida residents $28,659 out-of-state |
| $56,128 | Graduate | $12,737 Florida residents $30,130 out-of-state |
| $49,056 | Financial Aid | $9,523 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $95 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 10.85% | Acceptance Rate | 42.01% |
| 47.06% | Yield | 46.72% |
| 1,530 SAT, 35 ACT | Test Scores | 1,390 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,710 | Total Students | 55,211 |
| 7,151 | Undergraduate | 34,552 |
| 6,559 | Graduate | 20,659 |
| 699 | Online Enrollment | 8,791 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 92% | Graduation Rate | 90% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 6% | |
| 96% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| $86,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $65,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,966) $12,720 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,375) $6,350 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 | 16 to 1 |
| 1,249 Full-time 275 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,902 Full-time 452 Part-time |
| 5,245 Full-time 635 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 14,874 Full-time 1,006 Part-time |
| $134,547 for Faculties $75,547 Part-time | Average Salary | $112,102 for Faculties $65,900 Part-time |