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Overview |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Rolla, MO | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,080 | 13,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #226 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mst.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,696 | $58,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,140 | $58,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $19,862 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,023 | $25,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,779 | $53,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 65% |
Admission |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,311 | 46,377 | ||
| Admitted | 5,143 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 6.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1173/1370 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,563 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $144 |
Diversity |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | Vanderbilt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Missouri University of Science and Technology based on total student enrollment (13,710 students vs. 7,080 students)
Missouri University of Science and Technology vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri University of Science and Technology or Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University is 499.5% more expensive to attend than Missouri University of Science and Technology for in-state tuition ($58,130.00 vs. $9,696.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.6% higher at Vanderbilt than Missouri University of Science and Technology ($58,130.00 vs. $28,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri University of Science and Technology than Vanderbilt ($14,023 vs. $25,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri University of Science and Technology are 76.6% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($11,248 vs. $19,862)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri University of Science and Technology than Vanderbilt University (96% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 291.4% larger than aid received Missouri University of Science and Technology ($53,932 vs. $13,779)
Missouri University of Science and Technology vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri University of Science and Technology or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Missouri University of Science and Technology .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 237 points higher than at Missouri University of Science and Technology (1261)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Missouri University of Science and Technology (28)
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Missouri University of Science and Technology (3.81)
- Missouri University of Science and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Vanderbilt (6.7%)
Missouri University of Science and Technology vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri University of Science and Technology 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 Missouri University of Science and Technology.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Missouri University of Science and Technology (92% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $68,400)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $10,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates. ($14,000 vs. $24,563)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates. ($144 vs. $253)
- More Vanderbilt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/