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Overview |
Claremont McKenna | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,384 | 13,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claremontmckenna.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claremont McKenna | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,800 | $61,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,800 | $61,618 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,650 | $21,054 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,978 | $26,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,149 | $57,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 66% |
Admission |
Claremont McKenna | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,799 | 45,313 | ||
| Admitted | 645 | 2,844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 6.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.8% | 57% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1560 | 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 | Jan 5, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Claremont McKenna | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claremont McKenna | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $97,800 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,967 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $154 | $144 |
Diversity |
Claremont McKenna | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Claremont McKenna | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Claremont McKenna | 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 Claremont McKenna based on total student enrollment (13,456 students vs. 1,384 students)
Claremont McKenna vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claremont McKenna or Vanderbilt?
- Claremont McKenna College is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Vanderbilt for in-state tuition ($63,800.00 vs. $61,618.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Claremont McKenna than Vanderbilt University ($63,800.00 vs. $61,618.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanderbilt University than Claremont McKenna ($26,689 vs. $29,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claremont McKenna College are 7.1% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($19,650 vs. $21,054)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanderbilt University than Claremont McKenna College (66% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 10.7% larger than aid received Claremont McKenna College ($57,723 vs. $52,149)
Claremont McKenna vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claremont McKenna or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Claremont McKenna .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 90 points higher than at Claremont McKenna (1408)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Claremont McKenna (31)
- Accepted freshman Claremont McKenna students have at the same average high school GPA (3.89) as students at Vanderbilt (3.89)
- Claremont McKenna has a higher acceptance rate (11.1%) than Vanderbilt (6.3%)
Claremont McKenna vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claremont McKenna 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 Claremont McKenna.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Claremont McKenna College (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Claremont McKenna College earn on average $14,700 more per year than Vanderbilt graduates after ten years. ($97,800 vs. $83,100)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $967 lower median federal student loan debt than Claremont McKenna graduates. ($14,000 vs. $14,967)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Claremont McKenna graduates. ($144 vs. $154)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/