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Vanderbilt University is among the top 20 universities in the United States. Vanderbilt University is home to more than 13,000 students. It has over 100 research centers and institutes, and its faculty includes numerous Nobel laureates, MacArthur fellows, and members of prestigious academic societies such as the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering. Washington University in St. Louis is one of the top private universities in USA.The average Washington University tuition fees for both undergraduate and graduate programs is 61,750 USD (51 lakhs INR). The university offers one of the best return on investments with graduates reportedly securing jobs with a salary of 82,000 USD per annum.
| Vanderbilt University | Washington University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.7 Out of 10 | 6.5 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 248 QS World University 2025 # 18 US News 2024 # 92 Times Higher Education 2024 | # 176 QS World University 2025 # 24 US News 2024 # 68 Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 42 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 5 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 16 for Law by US News 2024 | # 55 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 5 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 20 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -49 PG Programs -45 | UG Programs -74 PG Programs -48 Doctorate Programs -1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 6.1 % | 11.3 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-670 IELTS-7 SAT-1440 TOEFL-80 | GMAT-680 IELTS-7 SAT-1470 TOEFL-100 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 52780 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 35475 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 11540 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 56300 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 59420 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 29593 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability ranks: #201-250 | Graduate Employability Rankings (2020)- #95 |
| application requirements | Counselor LOR along with 2 academic LORs. CSS profile. Optional alumni interviews may be conducted. | TOEFL scores are prefered as proof of language proficiency. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Owen Graduate School of Management | Olin Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 9.2/10 Read 1 reviews | 8.7/10 Read 4 reviews |
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| General Facts | Vanderbilt University | Washington University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1873 | 1853 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 7:1 |
| Male:Female | 49% Male, 51% Female | 46% Male, 54% Female |
| Location Facts | Located sothwest of downtown West End Avenue, Vanderbilt University is roughly nine miles from Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory. It is surrounded by cityscape of Nationville. | There are three campuses and one medical research center. Darnforth Campus is located mostly between Forest park parkway, North Skinker Boulevard, North Big Bend Boulevard, and Wydown Boulevard. |
| Library | The heard libraries of Vanderbilt have 2,993,999 print items collection, 2,801,503 electronic items collection, 38,627 linear feet in special collection and university archives. It also has 1,118,709 TV and news collection. | There are 12 libraries under Washington University offering around 5.5 million volumes offered to its students to read from. John M-Olin is the main library houses over 70,000 microfilms, and other 12 libraries at three other campuses offering special collections and more. |
| Campus Life | You can indulge in various co-curriculars through 430 student organizations and clubs, various events and activities are celebrated throughout the academic year. It also has field 16 varisty sports teams, 40 sports clubs and 40 intramural sports being offered to student. There are also a variety of eating options on campus. | The university has 4 galleries, one museum, 15 eateries, and over 600 clubs and societies. There are various health and wellness organizations for students to indulge in. It also has a rich athletic culture and a tradition of over 100 years. The campus also has a career center, disability resources, and more. |
| Hostel | #On campus - $11540 | #On campus - $12986 #Off campus (not with family) - $14082 |
| Famous Alumni | Al Gore (former vice-president of US), James Patterson (author), Mhd. Yunnus (Bangladesi social entrepreneur), Jay Cutler (football quarterback), Lamar Alexander (US senator), David Farr (CEO Emerson Electric), Rossane Cash (singer-songwriter), Robert Penn Warren (poet), James Dickey (poet). | Bob Behnken (astronaut), Richa Langella (Indian actress), Phyllis Schlafly (author), Quinton Lucas (mayor of Kansas city), Susannah Cahalan (journalist), Brittany Packnett (activist), Peter Sarsgaard (actor), Pooja Kumar (actress), Leana Wen (physician), Joe Madison (football player), Donald Livingston (professor at Emory University), etc. |
| City Life | Nashville is culturally rich, commercial hub in the south. It is highly acknowledged for its rich music culture. Nashville has a lot to offer like musical hall of fame, museums, belcourt, metro parks, state parks, etc. There are 30,000 lakes that add on to Nashvilles natural beauty. The unemployement rate for June 2020 is 10.2%. | Located on the banks of Western bank of the Mississippi River. Some of the sites Gateway Arch, St Louis Art Museum, Cathedral Basilica, City museum, old courthouse, St. Louis zoo, city hall, etc. It is ranked one of the best cities to live in the USA. It is also home to some of the best companies like Emerson Electric, Centene, Boeing, Energizer, Edward Jones Financial, etc. |
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