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If You Like Vanderbilt, Consider These Schools

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If you're considering Vanderbilt University, here are some other universities with similar academic prestige, campus culture, or location. Read about them all, and if you see one you like click the heart icon to save it your own personal college list. It can be private, or shared with friends, family, and the CC Community

Duke University

  • Duke University
    Durham, NC • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $65,992
    Out-of-State
    $65,992
    Acceptance Rate6%

    • Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is also a private university known for strong programs in areas such as law, business, medicine, and the liberal arts. It shares a similar blend of academic rigor and sports enthusiasm.

    Wake Forest University

  • Wake Forest University
    Winston-Salem, NC • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $64,758
    Out-of-State
    $64,758
    Acceptance Rate25%

    • This North Carolina-based university is another well-regarded institution, known for its emphasis on liberal arts education, small class sizes, and a campus culture that values community.

    University of Virginia

  • University of Virginia
    Charlottesville, VA • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $21,381
    Out-of-State
    $56,837
    Acceptance Rate21%

    • UVA provides a similar balance of tradition, academic rigor, and vibrant social life. It's also a public university with a strong commitment to the undergraduate experience.

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Chapel Hill, NC • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $8,998
    Out-of-State
    $39,338
    Acceptance Rate17%

    • While a public institution, UNC-Chapel Hill is known for a strong emphasis on undergraduate education and offers a wide array of academic programs.

    Washington University in St. Louis

  • Washington University in St. Louis
    St. Louis, MO • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $62,982
    Out-of-State
    $62,982
    Acceptance Rate11%

    • Known for its friendly student body, beautiful campus, and strong programs across the board, WashU shares Vanderbilt's commitment to undergraduate education.

    Emory University

  • Emory University
    Atlanta, GA • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $60,774
    Out-of-State
    $60,774
    Acceptance Rate11%

    • Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Emory is a top-ranked private university with particularly strong programs in healthcare, law, and business.

    Rice University

  • Rice University
    Houston, TX • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $58,128
    Out-of-State
    $58,128
    Acceptance Rate9%

    • This Houston-based institution offers a high student-to-faculty ratio, diverse research opportunities, and a strong sense of community, much like Vanderbilt.

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