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Overview |
Amherst | UVM | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,910 | 14,320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amherst.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Amherst | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,650 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,650 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,560 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,965 | $22,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $65,623 | $19,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
Amherst | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,727 | 28,236 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 16,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.8% | 60% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1550 | 1250/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 2, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Amherst | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Amherst | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,000 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,975 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $230 |
Diversity |
Amherst | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Amherst | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Amherst | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Vermont is larger than than Amherst based on total student enrollment (14,320 students vs. 1,910 students)
Amherst vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Amherst or UVM?
- Amherst College is 309.4% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($66,650.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at Amherst than University of Vermont ($66,650.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Amherst College than UVM ($17,965 vs. $22,062)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 31.5% lower than costs at Amherst College ($13,354 vs. $17,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Amherst College (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Amherst College students is 243.7% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($65,623 vs. $19,093)
Amherst vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Amherst or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Amherst .
- The average SAT score at Amherst College (1451) is 240 points higher than at UVM (1211)
- Incoming Amherst students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at UVM (28)
- Accepted freshman Amherst students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at UVM (3.75)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (60%) than Amherst (9.8%)
Amherst vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Amherst or UVM? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UVM and Amherst.
- The graduation rate at Amherst is higher than University of Vermont (96% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Amherst College earn on average $28,500 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($82,000 vs. $53,500)
- Amherst College students graduate with a $9,325 lower median federal student loan debt than UVM graduates. ($12,975 vs. $22,300)
- Amherst graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than UVM graduates. ($134 vs. $230)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Amherst students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/