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Vanderbilt University is a private research university located in Tennessee, USA. The Vanderbilt University Campus 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. University of Michigan rankings have consistently placed it among the top 25 universities in the world. In 2023, the University of Michigan Ann Arbor was ranked #25 in the QS Rankings, #23 in the Times Higher Education Rankings, and #19 in the U.S. News & World Report, indicating groundbreaking research and outstanding academic excellence
| Vanderbilt University | University of Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.7 Out of 10 | 7.5 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 248 QS World University 2025 # 18 US News 2024 # 92 Times Higher Education 2024 | # 44 QS World University 2025 # 21 US News 2024 # 23 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 | # 7 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 13 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 10 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -49 PG Programs -45 | UG Programs -37 PG Programs -87 Doctorate Programs -31 |
| Acceptance Rate | 6.1 % | 28.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-670 IELTS-7 SAT-1440 TOEFL-80 | GMAT-610 GRE-310 IELTS-7 PTE-68 SAT-1340 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 49350 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 21389 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 24376 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability ranks: #201-250 | Average salary is 79,000 USD per annum. Annual ROI is 9.5%. Popular employers are Ford Motor, General Motors, Quicken Loans, Amazon, etc. |
| application requirements | Counselor LOR along with 2 academic LORs. CSS profile. Optional alumni interviews may be conducted. | High School score/grade should be equivalent to 2.7 GPA. Indian student's transcripts must be sent by the Controller of the examinations. Fulfill other country-specific requirements. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Owen Graduate School of Management | Ross School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 9.2/10 Read 1 reviews | 8.3/10 Read 12 reviews |
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| General Facts | Vanderbilt University | University of Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1873 | 1817 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 9:1 |
| Male:Female | 49% Male, 51% Female | 52% Male, 48% 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. | Michigan is considered one of the top 10 best craft beer states of the USA. It has the fourth highest per capita GDP growth rate of 2.5%. Manufactiring sector is the highest contributor. |
| 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. | Considered as one of the top 10 academic research libraries in North America; Over 14,283,067 volumes and 291,791 serials |
| 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. | Counselling & Psychological Services; International Centre; Office of Student Conflict Resolution; Office of Student Conflict Resolution; Services for Students with Disabilities; Student Legal Services; Campus Infoormation Centers |
| Hostel | #On campus - $11540 | #Room and Board - $15328 #Room and Board - $9048 |
| 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). | Over 36 Pulitzer Prize winners and 8 Nobel laureates; Larry Page (Google Co-founder), Gerald Ford (late US President), Arther Miller (playwright), Theodore Roethke (poet), Martha Minow (former Dean of Harvard Law School) |
| 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%. | The Great Lakes State is one of the top cities to live in. It shares its border with Canada and has four out five Great Lakes. The high student population offers high cultural diversity. It is one of the cheapest midwestern states to live in. It has a food dominated nightlife with few night clubs and music locations. It has a growing tech startup community. The unemployment rate is 4.6 (2020). |
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