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BU Villanova Northeastern UMass UConn Tufts Babson Colgate UD Brandeis University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Penn State| Boston College | University of Vermont | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | UVM | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,280 | 14,320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,410 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,410 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,475 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,590 | $22,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,099 | $19,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,069 | 28,236 | ||
| Admitted | 5,645 | 16,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 15.7% | 60% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.4% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 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 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
BC | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $230 |
Diversity |
BC | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
BC | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 79% | ||
Campus |
BC | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than UVM based on total student enrollment (15,280 students vs. 14,320 students)
BC vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or UVM?
- Boston College is 307.9% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at BC than University of Vermont ($66,410.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than BC ($22,062 vs. $32,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 38.3% lower than costs at Boston College ($13,354 vs. $18,475)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Boston College (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 167.6% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($51,099 vs. $19,093)
BC vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 169 points higher than at UVM (1211)
- Incoming BC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UVM (28)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at UVM (3.75)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (60%) than BC (15.7%)
BC vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than University of Vermont (91% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $37,400 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $53,500)
- Boston College students graduate with a $3,300 lower median federal student loan debt than UVM graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,300)
- BC graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than UVM graduates. ($196 vs. $230)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVM students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/