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Overview |
UD | UVM | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 14,320 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $22,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $19,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
UD | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 28,236 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 16,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 60% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UD | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $230 |
Diversity |
UD | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UD | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 79% | ||
Campus |
UD | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than UVM based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 14,320 students)
UD vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or UVM?
- University of Vermont is 16% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($16,280.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at UVM than University of Delaware ($41,280.00 vs. $37,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than UVM ($17,716 vs. $22,062)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 11.1% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($13,354 vs. $14,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than University of Delaware (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Vermont students is 46.9% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($19,093 vs. $12,996)
UD vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Vermont (1211) is 13 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming UVM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UD (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at UVM (3.75)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than UVM (60%)
UD vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than University of Vermont (78% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $7,800 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $53,500)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $1,903 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($22,300 vs. $24,203)
- UVM graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($230 vs. $250)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/