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University of Florida is one of the highest ranked universities in the world in several aspects. It has 170 classrooms, 900 buildings, 60-70 laboratories and 16 academic colleges. The university has a campus of 2,000 acres. It comprises 16 academic colleges and 150+ research centers and institutes. It is also known to have the 8th largest campus of all Universities in the USA. 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.
| University of Florida | Vanderbilt University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.6 Out of 10 | 5.7 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 134 Times Higher Education 2026 # 212 QS World University 2026 # 86 Center for World University Rankings 2025 | # 92 Times Higher Education 2026 # 250 QS World University 2026 # 56 Center for World University Rankings 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 43 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 145 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 38 for Law by US News 2025 | # 39 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 70 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 14 for Law by US News 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -111 PG Programs -84 Doctorate Programs -8 | UG Programs -49 PG Programs -45 |
| Acceptance Rate | 24.0 % | 6.3 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 TOEFL-80 | GMAT-670 IELTS-7 SAT-1440 TOEFL-89 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 28658 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 30134 [For PG Program] | Average Tuition Fees 52780 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 35475 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 11540 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | #81 for Graduate Employability Rank (2023) Average Salaries Are Listed Below:
| Graduate Employability ranks: #201-250 |
| application requirements | Supplement statement for both UG and PG programs. International students are required to apply through university online portal and not common application portal. | Counselor LOR along with 2 academic LORs. CSS profile. Optional alumni interviews may be conducted. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Hough Graduate School of Business | Owen Graduate School of Management |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.9/10 Read 17 reviews | 9.2/10 Read 1 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Florida | Vanderbilt University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1853 | 1873 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 16:1:1 | 3:1 |
| Male:Female | 46% Male, 0% Female | 49% Male, 51% Female |
| Location Facts | Largest single-campus university in the nation. The only university in USA with 6 different healthcare colleges. The campus is bounded by Archer Road and University Avenue. You can visit local and state parks in Gainesville. | Located sothwest of downtown West End Avenue, Vanderbilt University is roughly nine miles from Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory. It is surrounded by cityscape of Nationville. |
| Library | 4,577,222 volumes, 8,099,054 microforms; 629,979 ebooks; 78,797 e-journals; 356 electronic databases. | 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. |
| Campus Life | Campus has Florida Museum of Natural History, | 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. |
| Hostel | - | #On campus - $11540 |
| Famous Alumni | Half a million students had graduated from University of Florida. Eight Former US ambassador, 6 astronauts, and 10 former lorida governors. Notable alumni are Michael Connelly (author), Maurkice Puncey (football center), Faye Dunaway (actress), Marco Rubio (senator of Florida), Kevin Ford (Astronaut), Katie Miller (American Government Appointee). | 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). |
| City Life | Gainesville is the largest city in Alachua County; It has a regional transit system, a municipal airport, and a championship golf course; Education, healthcare, retail and hospitality are the largest employing sectors; Unemployment rate was 3.0% in January 2020; Major tourist attractions are Butterfly Rainforest, Florida Museum of Natural History, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, Sweetwater Wetlands Park, etc. | 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%. |
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