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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

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.

  • Duke University
    Durham, NC • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $60,244
    Out-of-State
    $60,244
    Acceptance Rate8%

    • Wake Forest University

    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.

  • Wake Forest University
    Winston-Salem, NC • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $59,770
    Out-of-State
    $59,770
    Acceptance Rate25%

    • University of Virginia

    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.

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

    • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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

  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Chapel Hill, NC • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $8,998
    Out-of-State
    $37,558
    Acceptance Rate19%

    • Washington University in St. Louis

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

  • Washington University in St. Louis
    St. Louis, MO • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $60,590
    Out-of-State
    $60,590
    Acceptance Rate13%

    • Emory University

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

  • Emory University
    Atlanta, GA • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $57,948
    Out-of-State
    $57,948
    Acceptance Rate13%

    • Rice University

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

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

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