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Overview |
U of R | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 13,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $58,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $58,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $19,862 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $25,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $53,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 65% |
Admission |
U of R | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 46,377 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 6.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 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 | Jan 5, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $144 |
Diversity |
U of R | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
U of R | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 79% | ||
Campus |
U of R | 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
- Vanderbilt University is larger than than U of R based on total student enrollment (13,710 students vs. 12,197 students)
U of R vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Vanderbilt?
- University of Rochester is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Vanderbilt for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $58,130.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at U of R than Vanderbilt University ($60,550.00 vs. $58,130.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanderbilt University than U of R ($25,606 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rochester are 8.9% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($18,232 vs. $19,862)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than Vanderbilt University (71% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 35.8% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($53,932 vs. $39,715)
U of R vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or U of R .
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (38.9%) than Vanderbilt (6.7%)
U of R vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R 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 U of R.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than University of Rochester (92% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $12,100 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $71,000)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($14,000 vs. $24,500)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($144 vs. $253)
- More Vanderbilt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/