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Overview |
UMass | UVM | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 98% |
Admission |
UMass | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $230 |
Diversity |
UMass | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
UMass | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 82% | ||
Campus |
UMass | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than UVM based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 14,088 students)
UMass vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or UVM?
- University of Vermont is 0.6% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($16,280.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at UVM than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($41,280.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than UMass ($21,849 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 5.8% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($13,354 vs. $14,123)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than University of Massachusetts Amherst (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Vermont students is 55.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($19,189 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 15 points higher than at UVM (1211)
- Incoming UMass students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at UVM (28)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at UVM (3.75)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than UVM (59.8%)
UMass vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at UVM is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (72% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $1,700 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $53,500)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $1,700 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($22,300 vs. $24,000)
- UVM graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($230 vs. $248)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/