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Overview |
Gordon College | UVM | ||
| Location | Wenham, MA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,628 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #552 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gordon.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon College | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,010 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,010 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,150 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,483 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,181 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Gordon College | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,395 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 1,280 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1086/1313 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Gordon College | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon College | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Gordon College | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Gordon College | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Gordon College | 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 Gordon College based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 1,628 students)
Gordon College vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon College or UVM?
- Gordon College is 59.8% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($26,010.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.7% higher at UVM than Gordon College ($41,280.00 vs. $26,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Gordon College ($21,849 vs. $24,483)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 9.9% lower than costs at University of Vermont ($12,150 vs. $13,354)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gordon College than University of Vermont (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Vermont students is 26.4% larger than aid received Gordon College ($19,189 vs. $15,181)
Gordon College vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon College or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Gordon College .
- The average SAT score at University of Vermont (1211) is 99 points higher than at Gordon College (1112)
- Incoming UVM students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Gordon College (26)
- Accepted freshman UVM students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Gordon College (3.58)
- Gordon College has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than UVM (59.8%)
Gordon College vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon College 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 Gordon College.
- The graduation rate at Gordon College is higher than University of Vermont (74% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Vermont earn on average $8,200 more per year than Gordon College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $45,300)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Gordon College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- UVM graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Gordon College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Gordon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVM students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/