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Northeastern BC NYU UMass UConn Babson Tufts Brandeis University UD University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Penn State Lehigh| Boston University | University of Vermont | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BU | UVM | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,624 | 14,320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,798 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,798 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,110 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,551 | $22,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,080 | $19,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
BU | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,495 | 28,236 | ||
| Admitted | 8,733 | 16,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 60% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1520 | 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 4, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
BU | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
BU | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
BU | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 79% | ||
Campus |
BU | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than UVM based on total student enrollment (36,624 students vs. 14,320 students)
BU vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or UVM?
- Boston University is 291.9% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($63,798.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.5% higher at BU than University of Vermont ($63,798.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than BU ($22,062 vs. $27,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 35.6% lower than costs at Boston University ($13,354 vs. $18,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Boston University (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 188.5% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($55,080 vs. $19,093)
BU vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or BU .
- The average SAT score at Boston University (1303) is 92 points higher than at UVM (1211)
- Incoming BU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UVM (28)
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UVM (3.75)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (60%) than BU (10.8%)
BU vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU 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 BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than University of Vermont (85% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $18,500 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $53,500)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- UVM graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/