The University of Alabama vs. Vanderbilt

Compare Graduate Tuition and Programs at Two Rivalry Colleges in Southeastern Conference.

The University of Alabamavs.Vanderbilt

The University of Alabama is a public school while Vanderbilt is a private school. The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, AL and Vanderbilt is located in Nashville, TN.
  • Vanderbilt Graduate School has more expensive graduate school tuition of $56,128 than The University of Alabama Graduate School ($33,040).
  • Vanderbilt Graduate School is larger with 6,559 graduate students than The University of Alabama Graduate School (6,186 students).
  • Vanderbilt Graduate School is more graduate programs of 268 programs than The University of Alabama Graduate School (231 programs).
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#201 in National Universities
#5 in Alabama
Rankings#17 in National Universities
#1 in Tennessee
Public, 4 yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuscaloosa, ALLocationNashville, TN
Academic
$65Graduate School Application Fee$95
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Post-Master Certificate
Offered Graduate DegreesMaster's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Post-Master Certificate
231 ProgramsNumber of Graduate Programs268 Programs
6 ProgramsNumber of Online Graduate Programs1 Programs
Tuition & Fees
$11,740 Alabama residents
$33,040 out-of-state
Average Graduate Programs$56,128
Medical School Tuition$66,509
Student Population
38,644Total Students13,710
6,186Graduate Enrollment6,559
5,820Online Graduate Enrollment699
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,989)
$6,100 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,966)
$12,720 average annual costs
✔ (99 meals per week)
$4,426 average annual costs
Meal Plan✔ (21 meals per week)
$7,142 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
19 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio7 to 1
1,517 Full-time
469 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,249 Full-time
275 Part-time
5,980 Full-time
940 Part-time
Number of Staffs5,245 Full-time
635 Part-time
$94,993 for Faculties
$62,112 Part-time
Average Salary$134,547 for Faculties
$75,547 Part-time
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