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Overview |
USAFA | UVM | ||
| Location | USAFA, Colorado | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,085 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #184 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usafa.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAFA | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
USAFA | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,353 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 1,356 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.2% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.9% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1260/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 31, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USAFA | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAFA | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $230 |
Diversity |
USAFA | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
USAFA | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 82% | ||
Campus |
USAFA | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Vermont is larger than than USAFA based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 4,085 students)
USAFA vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAFA or UVM?
- University of Vermont is ?% more expensive to attend than USAFA for in-state tuition ($16,280.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at UVM than United States Air Force Academy ($41,280.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than United States Air Force Academy (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Vermont students is ?% larger than aid received United States Air Force Academy ($19,189 vs. $0)
USAFA vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAFA or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or USAFA .
- Accepted freshman USAFA students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UVM (3.75)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than USAFA (16.2%)
USAFA vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAFA 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 USAFA.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/