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Overview |
Lipscomb | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,047 | 13,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lipscomb.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lipscomb | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,848 | $61,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,848 | $61,618 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,804 | $21,054 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,386 | $26,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,096 | $57,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
Lipscomb | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,244 | 45,313 | ||
| Admitted | 2,828 | 2,844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 6.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 57% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1350 | 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Lipscomb | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lipscomb | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $144 |
Diversity |
Lipscomb | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Lipscomb | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Lipscomb | Vanderbilt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vanderbilt University is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (13,456 students vs. 5,047 students)
Lipscomb vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lipscomb or Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University is 71.9% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($61,618.00 vs. $35,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.9% higher at Vanderbilt than Lipscomb University ($61,618.00 vs. $35,848.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanderbilt University than Lipscomb ($26,689 vs. $27,386)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 42.2% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($14,804 vs. $21,054)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Vanderbilt University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 113% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($57,723 vs. $27,096)
Lipscomb vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lipscomb or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Lipscomb .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 322 points higher than at Lipscomb (1176)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than Vanderbilt (6.3%)
Lipscomb vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Lipscomb University (92% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $36,200 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $46,900)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lipscomb graduates. ($14,000 vs. $20,500)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Lipscomb graduates. ($144 vs. $211)
- More Vanderbilt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/