| Vanderbilt University | vs. | LSU |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville, Tennessee | Location | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Four-years, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-years, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| $63,946 | 2024 Tuition & Fees | In-State$11,954
Out-Of-State$28,631 |
| 66% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 86% |
| $49,056 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $11,917 |
| 6.67 % | Acceptance Rates | 75.72 % |
| 52.34 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 25.16 % |
| 1,530 | SAT Score | 1,230 |
| 35 | ACT Score | 25 |
| 92 % | Graduation Rate | 69 % |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 96 % | Retention Rate | 84 % |
| 13,710 | Student Population | 37,348 |
| 1,249 | Number of Faculties | 1,342 |
| 7 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare |