Vanderbilt University vs Washington University, better university in USA?

Vanderbilt University vs Washington University

Overview Comparison
Vanderbilt UniversityWashington University
Collegedunia Score5.7 Out of 106.5 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 18 US News 2024
# 92 Times Higher Education 2024
# 261 QS World University 2024
# 24 US News 2024
# 68 Times Higher Education 2024
# 154 QS World University 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
ProgramsUG Programs -49
PG Programs -46
UG Programs -74
PG Programs -42
Doctorate Programs -1
Acceptance Rate10.8 %17.0 %
Exam ScoreGMAT-670
IELTS-7
SAT-1440
TOEFL-80
GMAT-680
IELTS-7
SAT-1470
TOEFL-100
Cost to StudyAverage 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  57750
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 29593 Per Year
placement (average package)

Graduate Employability ranks: #201-250
MBA: $129,000.
MFin.: $100,000.
BA: $88,000.


Graduate Employability Rankings (2020)- #95
Top paying degrees: 
Executive MBA: $205,000.
Master (other): $130,000.
MA: $125,000.
Doctorate: $118,000.
MBA: $115,000


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. 
Three LORs for PG applications.
Supplemental essay along with essay required for application portals.

Campuses and B-SchoolsOwen Graduate School of Management
Olin Business School
CollegeDunia Reviews9.2/10 Read 1 reviews9.3/10 Read 3 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsVanderbilt UniversityWashington University
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1873
1853
Student:Faculty Ratio3:1
7:1
Male:Female49% Male, 51% Female46% 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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