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UMass UConn Northeastern Middlebury BC Amherst BU UD Vassar University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Emory Penn State| Tufts University | University of Vermont | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tufts | UVM | ||
| Location | Medford, MA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,431 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #32 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tufts.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tufts | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,804 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,804 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,778 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,479 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,613 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 98% |
Admission |
Tufts | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,882 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 3,381 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.7% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.1% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1550 | 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 |
Tufts | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tufts | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $83,100 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $230 |
Diversity |
Tufts | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Tufts | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Tufts | 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 Tufts based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 13,431 students)
Tufts vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tufts or UVM?
- Tufts University is 291.9% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($63,804.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.6% higher at Tufts than University of Vermont ($63,804.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Tufts ($21,849 vs. $30,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 25.6% lower than costs at Tufts University ($13,354 vs. $16,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Tufts University (98% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tufts University students is 169% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($51,613 vs. $19,189)
Tufts vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tufts or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Tufts .
- The average SAT score at Tufts University (1424) is 213 points higher than at UVM (1211)
- Incoming Tufts students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UVM (28)
- Accepted freshman Tufts students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at UVM (3.75)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Tufts (9.7%)
Tufts vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tufts 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 Tufts.
- The graduation rate at Tufts is higher than University of Vermont (90% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Tufts University earn on average $29,600 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $53,500)
- Tufts University students graduate with a $4,300 lower median federal student loan debt than UVM graduates. ($18,000 vs. $22,300)
- Tufts graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UVM graduates. ($186 vs. $230)
- More Tufts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVM students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/