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Overview |
UA Huntsville | UVM | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UA Huntsville | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $230 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 82% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Vermont is larger than than UA Huntsville based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 9,237 students)
UA Huntsville vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or UVM?
- University of Vermont is 60.9% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($16,280.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.4% higher at UVM than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($41,280.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than UVM ($18,588 vs. $21,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 20.1% lower than costs at University of Vermont ($11,122 vs. $13,354)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than University of Alabama at Huntsville (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Vermont students is 113.6% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($19,189 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 10 points higher than at UVM (1211)
- Incoming UVM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UA Huntsville (27)
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UVM (3.75)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than UVM (59.8%)
UA Huntsville vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at UVM is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (72% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Vermont earn on average $3,000 more per year than UA Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $50,500)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than UA Huntsville graduates. ($22,300 vs. $23,500)
- UVM graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than UA Huntsville graduates. ($230 vs. $242)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/