University of Florida vs Vanderbilt University, study in US.

University of Florida vs Vanderbilt University

Overview Comparison
University of FloridaVanderbilt University
Collegedunia Score5.6 Out of 105.7 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 28 US News 2024
# 132 Times Higher Education 2024
# 168 QS World University 2024
# 18 US News 2024
# 92 Times Higher Education 2024
# 261 QS World University 2024
Subject Strength# 47 for Engineering by US News 2024
# 35 for Medicine by US News 2024
# 22 for Law by US News 2024
# 42 for Engineering by US News 2024
# 5 for Medicine by US News 2024
# 16 for Law by US News 2024
ProgramsUG Programs -114
PG Programs -85
Doctorate Programs -8
UG Programs -49
PG Programs -46
Acceptance Rate45.9 %10.8 %
Exam ScoreIELTS-6
SAT-1310
TOEFL-80
GMAT-670
IELTS-7
SAT-1440
TOEFL-80
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   28658
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  30134
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 11500 Per Year
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)

Degree                        Average Salary

Masters in Finance           $218,000 

MBA                                 $110,000 

Masters in Science            $107,000 

Bachelor of Science          $101,000 

Bachelor (Other)               $99,000 

Masters of Arts                  $73,000 


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


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-SchoolsHough Graduate School of Business
Owen Graduate School of Management
CollegeDunia Reviews8.2/10 Read 10 reviews9.2/10 Read 1 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsUniversity of FloridaVanderbilt University
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1853
1873
Student:Faculty Ratio18:1
3:1
Male:Female46% Male, 54% Female49% 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,
Two lakes within the campus used for fun and research purposes,
More than 60 intramural and club sports, 36 national champion teams
More than 45 dining spots in the campus
Florida Alligator (student newspaper-largest in USA)
15 living-learning communities and 6 graduate communities


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#Living Expenses - $11500
#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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