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Overview |
Cornell | UVM | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,264 | 14,320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #19 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornell.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,204 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,204 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,554 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,455 | $22,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,741 | $19,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornell | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,635 | 28,236 | ||
| Admitted | 5,358 | 16,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.2% | 60% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 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 |
Cornell | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,400 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $230 |
Diversity |
Cornell | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Cornell | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Cornell | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cornell University is larger than than UVM based on total student enrollment (26,264 students vs. 14,320 students)
Cornell vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell or UVM?
- Cornell University is 300.5% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($65,204.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at Cornell than University of Vermont ($65,204.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Cornell ($22,062 vs. $26,455)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 38.9% lower than costs at Cornell University ($13,354 vs. $18,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Cornell University (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 197.2% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($56,741 vs. $19,093)
Cornell vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Cornell .
- The average SAT score at Cornell University (1428) is 217 points higher than at UVM (1211)
- Incoming Cornell students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UVM (28)
- Accepted freshman Cornell students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UVM (3.75)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (60%) than Cornell (8.2%)
Cornell vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell 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 Cornell.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than University of Vermont (93% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $44,900 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $53,500)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $10,300 lower median federal student loan debt than UVM graduates. ($12,000 vs. $22,300)
- Cornell graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than UVM graduates. ($124 vs. $230)
- More Cornell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVM students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/