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Overview |
Brown | UVM | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,189 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #11 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brown.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brown | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,680 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,680 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,840 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,723 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,847 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 98% |
Admission |
Brown | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,649 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 2,562 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.1% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/36 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Brown | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brown | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,600 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $230 |
Diversity |
Brown | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Brown | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Brown | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Brown based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 11,189 students)
Brown vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brown or UVM?
- Brown University is 285% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($62,680.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at Brown than University of Vermont ($62,680.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Brown ($21,849 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 18.6% lower than costs at Brown University ($13,354 vs. $15,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Brown University (98% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 191% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($55,847 vs. $19,189)
Brown vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brown or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Brown .
- The average SAT score at Brown University (1457) is 246 points higher than at UVM (1211)
- Incoming Brown students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at UVM (28)
- Accepted freshman Brown students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at UVM (3.75)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Brown (5.1%)
Brown vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brown 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 Brown.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than University of Vermont (95% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $34,100 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $53,500)
- Brown University students graduate with a $7,300 lower median federal student loan debt than UVM graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,300)
- Brown graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than UVM graduates. ($155 vs. $230)
- More Brown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVM students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/