College comparison

UVA vs Vanderbilt

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	UVA Charlottesville, VA	Vanderbilt Nashville, TN
Acceptance rateVanderbilt University is more selective	17%	6%
SAT (25–75)	1410–1540	1500–1570
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	17,597	7,208
Avg net price	$21,565	$15,846
Median earnings (10 yr)Vanderbilt reports higher median earnings	$86,863	$91,565
Graduation rate	96%	94%
Median debt	$17,500	$14,000
Economic mobility	—	1.5%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is University of Virginia-Main Campus or Vanderbilt University harder to get into?

Vanderbilt University is more selective: University of Virginia-Main Campus's acceptance rate is approximately 17% and Vanderbilt University's is approximately 6% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Virginia-Main Campus vs Vanderbilt University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1410–1540 at University of Virginia-Main Campus and 1500–1570 at Vanderbilt University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.