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Columbia University vs. Vanderbilt

Columbia University ranked #6 and Vanderbilt ranked #17 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Columbia University in the City of New York and Vanderbilt University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Columbia University's tuition ($68,171) is more expensive than Vanderbilt ($63,946).
  • Columbia University's acceptance rate (4.23%) is lower than Vanderbilt (6.28%).
  • Columbia University has higher yield (63.14%) than Vanderbilt (57.03%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,540.
  • Columbia University's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than Vanderbilt (7 to 1).
  • Columbia University (34,782 students) is larger than Vanderbilt (13,710 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Vanderbilt ($53,335) has higher amount of financial aid than Columbia University ($52,519).
  • Columbia University's graduation rate (95%) is higher than Vanderbilt (93%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$68,171
Financial Aid
$52,519
Test Scores
1,540 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
4.23% Acceptance Rate
63.14% Yield
Enrollment
8,902 Undergraduate
25,880 Graduate
1,111 Online Students
Graduation Rate
95% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
98% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
6 to 1 Students to Faculty
4,327 Faculties (full-time)
18,250 Staffs (full-time)
$179,871 Faculty Salary
$90,193 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,440 annual charge
-13,284 capacity
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Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University

Private, 4 years • Nashville, TN #17 National Universities, #1 in Tennessee more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$63,946
Financial Aid
$53,335
Test Scores
1,540 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
6.28% Acceptance Rate
57.03% Yield
Enrollment
7,151 Undergraduate
6,559 Graduate
699 Online Students
Graduation Rate
93% Graduation Rate
96% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
7 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,249 Faculties (full-time)
5,245 Staffs (full-time)
$134,547 Faculty Salary
$75,547 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$13,484 annual charge
-6,009 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,570 annual charge
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