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Overview |
Harvard | UVM | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,631 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #4 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harvard.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harvard | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,659 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,659 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,502 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,491 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,801 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 98% |
Admission |
Harvard | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 61,221 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 1,984 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.2% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Harvard | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harvard | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $136,700 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $230 |
Diversity |
Harvard | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Harvard | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Harvard | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harvard University is larger than than UVM based on total student enrollment (30,631 students vs. 14,088 students)
Harvard vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harvard or UVM?
- Harvard University is 223.5% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($52,659.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at Harvard than University of Vermont ($52,659.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harvard University than UVM ($19,491 vs. $21,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 46% lower than costs at Harvard University ($13,354 vs. $19,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Harvard University (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harvard University students is 222.1% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($61,801 vs. $19,189)
Harvard vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harvard or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Harvard .
- The average SAT score at Harvard University (1497) is 286 points higher than at UVM (1211)
- Incoming Harvard students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at UVM (28)
- Accepted freshman Harvard students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UVM (3.75)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Harvard (3.2%)
Harvard vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harvard 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 Harvard.
- The graduation rate at Harvard is higher than University of Vermont (97% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Harvard University earn on average $83,200 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($136,700 vs. $53,500)
- Harvard University students graduate with a $15,800 lower median federal student loan debt than UVM graduates. ($6,500 vs. $22,300)
- Harvard graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than UVM graduates. ($67 vs. $230)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harvard students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/