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Overview |
Penn State Brandywine | UVM | ||
| Location | Media, PA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,223 | 14,320 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Brandywine | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,562 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,739 | $22,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,380 | $19,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Brandywine | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,461 | 28,236 | ||
| Admitted | 2,346 | 16,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 60% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/29 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Penn State Brandywine | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Brandywine | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $230 |
Diversity |
Penn State Brandywine | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Penn State Brandywine | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Brandywine | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Vermont is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (14,320 students vs. 1,223 students)
Penn State Brandywine vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Brandywine or UVM?
- University of Vermont is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($16,280.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.1% higher at UVM than Penn State Brandywine ($41,280.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than UVM ($21,739 vs. $22,062)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 3.5% lower than costs at Penn State Brandywine ($13,354 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Penn State Brandywine (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Vermont students is 103.6% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($19,093 vs. $9,380)
Penn State Brandywine vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Brandywine or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Penn State Brandywine .
- The average SAT score at University of Vermont (1211) is 242 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming UVM students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than UVM (60%)
Penn State Brandywine vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Brandywine 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 Penn State Brandywine.
- The graduation rate at UVM is higher than Penn State Brandywine (72% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine earn on average $1,800 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $53,500)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $4,518 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($22,300 vs. $26,818)
- UVM graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($230 vs. $277)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/