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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,077 | 13,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,820 | $61,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,820 | $61,618 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $21,054 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,609 | $26,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,158 | $57,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,857 | 45,313 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 2,844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 6.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 57% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1510/1560 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vanderbilt University is larger than than Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (13,456 students vs. 1,077 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University is 28.9% more expensive to attend than Agnes Scott College for in-state tuition ($61,618.00 vs. $47,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at Vanderbilt than Agnes Scott College ($61,618.00 vs. $47,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Agnes Scott College than Vanderbilt ($25,609 vs. $26,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Agnes Scott College are 57.4% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($13,375 vs. $21,054)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College than Vanderbilt University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 64.2% larger than aid received Agnes Scott College ($57,723 vs. $35,158)
Agnes Scott College vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Agnes Scott College (3.77)
- Agnes Scott College has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than Vanderbilt (6.3%)
Agnes Scott College vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College or Vanderbilt? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Vanderbilt and Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Agnes Scott College (92% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $41,500 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $41,600)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Vanderbilt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Agnes Scott College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/