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<p>Vanderbilt isn’t as much on radar screens on the West Coast, either. Most people here, even if they have heard of Vanderbilt, probably don’t know what state it is located in (other than the South) or how good of a college it is. This is not a knock on the quality of education offered at Vanderbilt, and only matters if you care whether employers/people you meet outside of Vanderbilt’s <em>contender</em> area will know much about your alma mater.</p>