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IU Duke WUSTL Virginia Tech Illinois Emory Rice Rose-Hulman Notre Dame Georgetown Wisconsin UT Austin| Vanderbilt University | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Vanderbilt | Purdue | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,710 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #14 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanderbilt.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanderbilt | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,130 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,130 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,862 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,606 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,932 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 48% |
Admission |
Vanderbilt | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,377 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.7% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Vanderbilt | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanderbilt | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $83,100 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $222 |
Diversity |
Vanderbilt | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Vanderbilt | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Vanderbilt | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Vanderbilt based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 13,710 students)
Vanderbilt vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanderbilt or Purdue?
- Vanderbilt University is 498.2% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($58,130.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.8% higher at Vanderbilt than Purdue University Main Campus ($58,130.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Vanderbilt ($12,576 vs. $25,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 98% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($10,030 vs. $19,862)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanderbilt University than Purdue University Main Campus (65% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 502.6% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($53,932 vs. $8,950)
Vanderbilt vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanderbilt or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Vanderbilt .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 267 points higher than at Purdue (1231)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Purdue (28)
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Purdue has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Vanderbilt (6.7%)
Vanderbilt vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanderbilt or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Vanderbilt.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (92% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $21,900 more per year than Purdue graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $61,200)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue graduates. ($14,000 vs. $21,500)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue graduates. ($144 vs. $222)
- More Vanderbilt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/