Vanderbilt University is an institution known for its brilliance in providing undergraduate education among other things. Academics aside, Vandy upholds an aesthetic merge of university and city life. In this article we shall see which is better Vanderbilt University or Florida International University.
Florida International University(FIU) is popular for more than its brilliance in the education field. The University is the only four-year public research university in Miami, a fact that has benefited its student in professor accessibility in research.
Vanderbilt Is a better University in terms of higher education whereas Florida International University is an easier route for on-looking highschool graduates.
Acceptance Rate
Vanderbilt University has reached a new low for its acceptance rate for the applicants for the class of 2025. Formerly the rate of about 11% has now reached 6.9% proving its selective approach with the enrollment of only 2088 out of 32,967 applicants.
FIU has an acceptance rate of 52.3% for the class of 2022, it is a selective rate for public universities, albeit not drastically.
Based on the acceptance rate alone, FIU takes the mark for having a much higher rate than Vanderbilt. The latter searches for precise qualities in its students whereas the former keeps an easier approach making it a preferable choice for students.
Education and courses
FIU has two campuses along with numerous centers. Some of its majors are world-famous:
- The international business program of FIU is ranked #2 in the Nation by News and World Report.
- News and World Report has also ranked the MBA course at FIU the best in the nation at #5.
- Four of the University’s Engineering programs are ranked at #50 among the best in the US by World University Rankings.
Vanderbilt University has four of its colleges anchored across the globe and as aforementioned, Vandy tops as one of the best colleges for undergraduate education. Some of its best courses are:
- The engineering program at Vanderbilt is ranked #43 among the best in the country.
- The economics program comes in the top 5% of the country and is the best in Tennessee.
- Vanderbilt has a reputation of coming on par with Ivy leagues which it upholds with its immaculate Social Science program.
The courses and education, on paper and evidently in real life are proven to be better at Vanderbilt University to some extent than at FIU.
International Students
Florida International University reportedly has 4396 international students, 3122 out of which are undergraduates, onboard which makes up 7.9% of the student body which is a sum of 57,942 students.
Vanderbilt University is reputed for its willingness and hospitality towards international students, currently, the university has approximately 1400 international students and they wish to welcome more next year.
Diversity is an essential component of a healthy studious environment as it signifies growth and more importantly the University’s willingness to provide and change.
Florida International University outweighs the number of international enrollments of Vanderbilt by thousands.
Eligibility requirements
FIU has the following eligibility requirements:
- A minimum of 3.3 GPA score. (4.0 minimum if you’re graduating in Junior year)
- SAT score of 1530 and ACT of 22. (1950 and 29 for junior year graduates)
Eligibility requirements for Vanderbilt applicants:
- Students must’ve arrived among the top 10% of students at school.
- Minimum GPA of 3.86
- Sat score of 1560 and 35 Act score.
Student etiquette and personality are more scrutinized under the judgment of the Vanderbilt admission team than the FIU admission team though both the universities look forward to imparting brilliant students, FIU is more fit for students with average scores.
Student Accommodation
Before the Covid-19 pandemic, Vanderbilt University had a mandatory policy for all unmarried students to live on-campus but naturally, as the pandemic surfaced, altercations had to be made. Now the university provides the following options:
- On-campus Residence Hall
- On-campus Greek facility
- Authority approved off-campus living.
- Off-campus living is made easy by the Hillsboro village in Nashville
FIU offers its students the following options:
- On-campus Residence Hall living in Modesto Maidique Campus
- An on-campus facility at Biscayne Bay Campus.
- It also allows off-campus living and the University’s recommendations for it are enlisted at their site fiuoffcampushousing.com.
On-campus employment
FIU understands the need for the students’ financial stability and independence:
- The Federal Work-study (FWS) program by FIU is for financially in-stable students. The program provides up to 20-hours of University-related work a week which correlates with the student’s interest.
- International students are allowed to work for up to 30 hours in the summer.
At Vanderbilt University, students are required to work to gain experience in a professional environment as it gives a sense of confidence and discipline and to lay off some of their course expenses as well. It gives both on and off-campus jobs however the off-campus must be for contractors working for Vanderbilt itself.
Financial Aid
The Princeton Review has presented Vanderbilt as the #1 provider of financial aid based on need. The University has a more reserved number in other areas of judgment:
- Need-based aid: The University accepts the full demonstrated amount of all U.S and eligible non-citizens to be paid off. They are obligated to pay nothing
- Merit-based Aid: It is a highly selective zone with only a 1% acceptance rate but includes awards such as research stipends and abroad study opportunities.
At FIU all Undergraduates who qualify for scholarships and grants get awarded up to an average of $6,271. More than 71% of FIU students receive some sort of financial aid. Additional scholarships can be qualified for through merit, talent, or background.
Though the financial aid at FIU is more selective than at Vanderbilt based on need, the yearly expense at FIU is relatively much more affordable than at Vanderbilt. The University houses the third position for affordability in the southeast.
Conclusion
The Florida International University and Vanderbilt University are great choices for students but Vanderbilt upholds their students to a higher stake and prestige making it a difficult route for on-looking applicants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Out of Vanderbilt and FIU, which University provides better student association clubs?
Vanderbilt University has a better student association facility as it has over 430 student clubs and organizations.
