The University of Alabama vs. Vanderbilt University

The following statements compare The University of Alabama and Vanderbilt University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Vanderbilt's tuition ($63,946) is more expensive than The University of Alabama ($33,200).
  • Vanderbilt's acceptance rate (6.00%) is lower than The University of Alabama (76.00%).
  • Vanderbilt has higher yield (57.01%) than The University of Alabama (19.00%).
  • Vanderbilt's SAT score (1,540) is higher than The University of Alabama (1,280).
  • Vanderbilt's students to faculty ratio (7 to 1) is lower than The University of Alabama (19 to 1).
  • The University of Alabama (38,644 students) is larger than Vanderbilt (13,710 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Vanderbilt ($49,056) has higher amount of financial aid than The University of Alabama ($14,421).
  • Vanderbilt's graduation rate (92%) is higher than The University of Alabama (72%).
The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama

Public, 4 years • Tuscaloosa, AL #201 National Universities, #5 in Alabama more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,900 In-State
$33,200 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$14,421
Test Scores
1,280 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
76.00% Acceptance Rate
19.00% Yield
Enrollment
32,458 Undergraduate
6,186 Graduate
5,820 Online Students
Graduation Rate
72% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
87% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,517 Faculties (full-time)
5,980 Staffs (full-time)
$94,993 Faculty Salary
$62,112 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,250 annual charge
-9,294 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,616 annual charge
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
$49,056
Test Scores
1,540 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
6.00% Acceptance Rate
57.01% Yield
Enrollment
7,151 Undergraduate
6,559 Graduate
699 Online Students
Graduation Rate
92% 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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