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Overview |
UChicago | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 13,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #8 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,801 | $61,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,801 | $61,618 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,221 | $21,054 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,979 | $26,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,877 | $57,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 66% |
Admission |
UChicago | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,631 | 45,313 | ||
| Admitted | 1,849 | 2,844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.8% | 6.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 87.9% | 57% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1510/1570 | 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 |
UChicago | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $144 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
UChicago | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 75% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | Vanderbilt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Chicago is larger than than Vanderbilt based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 13,456 students)
UChicago vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Vanderbilt?
- University of Chicago is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Vanderbilt for in-state tuition ($63,801.00 vs. $61,618.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at UChicago than Vanderbilt University ($63,801.00 vs. $61,618.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanderbilt University than UChicago ($26,689 vs. $27,979)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Chicago are 9.5% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($19,221 vs. $21,054)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanderbilt University than University of Chicago (66% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 2% larger than aid received Vanderbilt University ($58,877 vs. $57,723)
UChicago vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 8 points higher than at Vanderbilt (1498)
- Incoming UChicago students have at the same average ACT score (34) as students at Vanderbilt (34)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Vanderbilt (3.89)
- Vanderbilt has a higher acceptance rate (6.3%) than UChicago (4.8%)
UChicago vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is the same as at Vanderbilt University (92% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $15,400 more per year than Vanderbilt graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $83,100)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UChicago graduates. ($14,000 vs. $14,500)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UChicago graduates. ($144 vs. $149)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanderbilt students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/